2009-02-05, 03:23 AM
I don't know the California constitution, but I don't think putting a limit on taxation or spending belongs there. Constitutions are for lofty principles, not for nitty-gritty details like "State income tax shall not exceed X%".
I also am not familiar with Californian politics, but I assume this policy of high spending and high taxes isn't something that's popped out of the blue. The people of California voted the Democrats into the Assembly, knowing their opinions and policies. If they don't like what is going on, they should vote for other people next time.
What might get put into the Constitution, if it isn't there already, is a way for the people to call for new elections before their due date. By overwhelming majority, of course. You do not want to go through the whole (costly!) process of elections every time the state government's approval ratings drop below 50%. Especially since the same people would probably get elected again, as many of those complaining are not going to vote (or will vote for the same person because the alternative is even worse).
I also am not familiar with Californian politics, but I assume this policy of high spending and high taxes isn't something that's popped out of the blue. The people of California voted the Democrats into the Assembly, knowing their opinions and policies. If they don't like what is going on, they should vote for other people next time.
What might get put into the Constitution, if it isn't there already, is a way for the people to call for new elections before their due date. By overwhelming majority, of course. You do not want to go through the whole (costly!) process of elections every time the state government's approval ratings drop below 50%. Especially since the same people would probably get elected again, as many of those complaining are not going to vote (or will vote for the same person because the alternative is even worse).