Special Election Tomorrow

Early word is that tomorrow's special election to help solve the California budget crisis will be a spectacular flame out. Arnie has been running up and down the state trying to sell the ballot using doom and gloom scenarios of how things are going to be if these initiatives fail. More and more billions in the hole. Soon we're going to have to cancel all schools because there just isn't enough money. We're also going to have to sell of anything the state owns, every thing from the San Quintin prison to the stapler sitting on Arnie's desk.

It seems like voters are ticked because they elect these officials in Sacramento, who can't resolve anything. But part of the reason they can't solve anything is because the voters have pushed through all these propositions that limit their power. This two thirds of the legislature makes it impossible for them to conduct business, but no one seems to want to change it. I don't think voters are willing to accept that they have some responsiblity in creating this mess. There are a lot of terrible budgest restrictions in this state.

It's easy to blame someone else. It's harder to be part of the solution. Hold your nose, but vote tomorrow.