Pros and Cons of Prop. 226

The banding together of out-of-state moneyed interests, conservative think tanks and other anti-labor groups to pass Prop. 226 (June 8) was disturbing. It made us very glad we had voted no on Prop. 226.

However, our vote would have been yes if the same proposition had held publicly owned corporations to the same standard as the proponents wanted for unions. As stockholders and investors we find ourselves in direct opposition to many of these corporations’ political views. Why shouldn’t stockholders be permitted to refuse corporations the right to use our percentage of such corporate funds for any political purpose?

What is sauce for the goose is also sauce for the gander; assuming the goose is a union and the gander is a publicly owned corporation.

JACK and BONNIE SCARPA

Placentia

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I supported Prop. 226. For over 30 years I’ve supported both my Republican Party and also my guild (Sheet Metal Workers International Assn.). My philosophies were formed in the ‘60s while reading such authors as Huxley and Orwell.

There’s nothing wrong with becoming impassioned about ballot measures and candidates, but usually I’m left disappointed. The same holds true for decisions and directions taken by my church, the PTA, the lodge, the ball league and several other groups I support with the same degree of choice that makes me a union or Republican member. Each organization has its own charter and bylaws to resolve internal issues without being dictated to by outside interests.

JIM SWISHER

Corona