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Proposition 13, the Scourge of Propositions (and a little bit about the CCC)

I was going to respond to PD Dude's excellent post, but my response got so long that I had to create a new post instead. I agree with EVERYTHING PD Dude said in his post. But more attention needs to be focused on the big "successful" proposition, Prop. 13.But before I discuss Prop. 13, I will take one moment and point out that one initiative has actually been successful, and that is the one that created the California Coastal Commission. The California Coastal Commission has many, MANY flaws, and even in good times has been run in a troubled manner. There are areas along the beach where a homeowner cannot post a "no trespassing" sign, even if allowed, without approval of the CCC. And don't get me started about the building permit process anywhere you can see the ocean...continue to full post

Full post as published by Public Defender Dude on July 17, 2008 (boomark / email).