Mathews: Why the California ballot should have counterproposals
Briefly

If you want to better understand the true nature of a proposal, consider a counterproposal. Looking at competing proposals forces you to reckon with the details of each idea.
Voters would have benefited from a clear choice. The controversy exposed a problem with California's direct democracy, lacking a fair and voter-centered process for putting countermeasures on the ballot.
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