Why do we have so many voter Propositions in California (or any state for that matter) ?

Question

I consider myself a reasonably smart guy, and generally well read and up to speed on the political issues of the day. But I do not think I should be deciding complicated legislation along with 30 million of my fellow Californians (I'm sure a few of which are not as well read as I). I vote for a full-time legislator every two years -- in fact two at the state level (Assembly and Senate) -- who I expect will be my representative to research, draft, debate and vote on key issues important to me and others in my district. Personally, I think the Proposition machine (that's really what it is her in Ca) is a cop out by our CA Legislature and an undue burden on an unengaged constituency (comparable to other points in our history).

Answer 1

This is a representative democracy, a government "of the people, by the people and for the people" my friend. Why in God's name would you want to cede that right to a legislator who only has his or her own interests at heart? Hasn't the last six years of politicians lying and spinning and changing the subject taught you anything?

There actually was a time when people fought and died for the freedoms you dismiss (Iraq does not count because our freedoms are not and never were at risk). But from The American Revolution to the War of 1812 to the Civil War, men fought and died for this country, "the last great hope of mankind on earth."

Dear God man, it's not just your right but your reponsibility as an American to know and understand the issues and VOTE DAMMIT the best way you know how - to have a say in the future of this democracy, to leave this country a better place than you found it. And you dishonor the memory of all those people who gave their lives if you don't.

Answer 2

Thats so stupid.
You vote for a state legislature so he can put his ideas to a vote.
Then you vote for his individual ideas.

Otherwise, if we elect a crazy asshole he could add a 300% sales tax on everything and we would have no say.
And sometimes you might agree with a politician, but only with a percentage of his ideas.
a cop out?? that is so stupid. Thats how they get their ideas into law. Everything has to be approved by the voters.
What a dumb *** you are. Stupid donkey. An undue burden on an unengaged constituency!?!? again--stupid.
The people of history fought to get this "Proposition machine". Read up on your history. What exactly do you think the Boston tea Paty led to?--ill tell you, it led to EVERY TAX and EVERY IDEA that a politician can think up having to be voted on by THE PEOPLE.

DUMMY.

Answer 3

CA voter the following, I also voted NO on Prop 8 (by technique of absentee poll, this previous weekend.) My perspectives are straight forward - i quite do not imagine that the authorities.has a correct to redefine a religious corporation. in spite of the indisputable fact that, marriage is amazingly more effective of a social/criminal settlement those days than a religious corporation. So, I also experience that the authorities.has no organisation recognizing and providing advantages to those who're united in a religious corporation. What i'd want to confirm is that the 1000+ advantages that the authorities.provides to heterosexual couples be endowed upon gay couples besides. authorities might want to stop recognizing MARRIAGE and particularly in basic terms understand civil unions - that way, everyone has to get a civil union, and in case you want a posh church wedding ceremony, knock your self out. yet, there's a challenge in replacing 1000+ guidelines - so, the finest answer is to easily make larger marriage to homosexuals. i want to thanks for being open minded adequate to vote by evaluation legislated hate.

Answer 4

Just be glad that you have such a large part in the political process. I wish I did in Maryland!