Proposition 102

The defeat of Proposition 102 is in no way indicative of an informed electorate (“AIDS: the Meaning of 102,” editorial, Nov. 15). I, too, believe in the wisdom of voters. They vote as they perceive, which is natural.

However, as The Times should know, the perceptions carried by voters are based on the quality and nature of the information they are given. This is certainly true in the case of Proposition 102. Between the promoters of the state AIDS industry and their support network within the news media, voters were entreated to malicious lies and outrageous disinformation regarding the provisions of 102.

I cannot blame the voters under these circumstances. The sad fact is that the AIDS virus will continue to spread unabated, killing the innocent along with the irresponsible. The rising body count will surely mandate passage of another initiative in the future equal to 102. Perhaps by next time The Times will choose life over life style, be it sex or drugs.

REP. WILLIAM E.

DANNEMEYER

R-Fullerton

Washington, D.C.