Primary to test theories of apathy, omens
Re “Oh no, another election already!” Current, May 28
I disagree with the premise of Tony Quinn’s commentary, which predicts a record low number of voters in the June primary. Citing Quinn’s own figures, attendance at three of the last four elections has ranged from 34.6% in the 2002 primary to 60% in the recall election that turned Gray Davis out of office. Only the 2004 presidential election attracted a greater number of voters: about 75%. These percentages do not begin to justify his theory that we are suffering from a bad case of ballot burnout. What he does prove: Too many Californians simply can’t be bothered to vote. In order to feel the burnout, baby, you have to show up at the polls.
JOAN WALSTON
Santa Monica
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California’s state primary election is Tuesday, a.k.a. 6/6/06. Wouldn’t you say this is a bad “omen”?
STAN SEIDEL
Rancho Palos Verdes
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