[Ranald S. MacKenzie]

How in the world do Californians keep up with all the propositions they have to vote on every election?

[goldstategop]

Californians like direct democracy. Most states have it also.

[muleskinner]

Any controversial political issue that comes up usually ends up as a proposition in California because the democrats in the State Senate and Assembly don't want to vote and have it go on record. They might have to actually defend their job.

So they end up debating useless crap like what should be the State Weed.

Slackers all.

[Dawggie]

Check who is writing the pro arguments in the voter guide. Unions, trial lawyers, Sierra club and the like tend to be a clear indications a no vote is in order. Taxes, bonds and fees get a no vote. If it makes it past those tests, read the bill.

[aquila48]

Not only that, often they have “dueling propositions” where voting yes on one will cancel a yes vote on another. It’s gotten a bit out of hand.