Getting out the vote, and direct democracy

Re “Why we vote,” editorial, Sept. 25

In this editorial, The Times states that only 33% of registered voters voted. The solution to that problem is simple: Issue 100% absentee ballots.

HOWARD NIEDERMAN

San Clemente

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Quoting from the editorial: “Californians love direct democracy -- and they couldn’t care less about it.” Really? Every politically interested Californian I know dislikes -- even disdains -- our direct democracy system. Are you sure this “Californians love direct democracy” thing isn’t a myth, possibly a constituent part of California exceptionalism ideology? Maybe if we correct the myth -- if it is a myth -- we can start correcting our political system.

MATTHEW ATKINSON

Los Angeles