Did you make it through all 11 ballot measures? Eureka! It started off with a well-meaning idea: bring democracy to the people and give them a chance to bypass corrupt, easily bought legislators in the capital city of Sacramento. But the modern political landscape has turned the noble objective of direct democracy into a swampland of corporations and billionaires who spend their money attempting to rewrite California's constitution and law code to their own advantage. These ballot measures are often deceptive and confusing, and contain hidden agendas that are hard for the average person to decipher. The problem? Regardless of whether the so-called "citizen initiative process" is good or not, there are still some good measures that will make the lives of Californians a little bit better. This year, voters in the Golden State will have no less than 11 ballot measures to vote on'and just like every cycle, there are some that are good, and some that are absolutely horrific.
So let's get right to them.
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