Propositions 140, 131
In response to “Tell Sacramento That’s the Limit,” by Pete Schabarum, Commentary, Oct. 11:
Schabarum, who is in his fifth term as a county supervisor, having served 18 years already, gave his maximum of 12 years.
He suggested “with new blood in the Legislature, California could restore the state’s good-government reputation.” Apparently he has double standards. If he really believes that new blood would help restore good-government reputation, then he should take a permanent retirement. Otherwise, his arguments are hollow.
By the way, 75% of California senators and 86% of California assemblymen have served 12 years or less.
Why should we give up our constitutional right to have someone in office as long as we want them? This is taking away some of our freedom. We can put anyone in or anyone out, if we choose to do so. The present system works. Don’t fix it.
JOHN V. STEVENS SR., Westlake Village
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