I need some help on the recent (November) elections. Most of the votes went around 55 - 45 however, the total voter turnout was only 14%. So, if 55% of 14% tells me only 8% of Californians voted for this/that issue.
When do we let 8% tell us what to do?
Well you're right and the assumption that "Californians" didn't like the initiatives is overblown. But still when you have an election the side with the most votes wins. Shame on sensible people for not bothering to vote.