My wife and I benefit greatly from Prop 13, (as long-time owners of two California rental properties), but even we can see the damage it has done. I always enjoy the new gubernetorial candidates claims that they will do X, Y, and Z if elected, when the reality is that state obligations by law and by court order effectively consume the entire budget. California's governor is left only with "Hail Mary plays" like not paying state employees (or in this case paying them minimum wage) just until a court rules that is illegal.
Part of the problem is the Initiative Process: Anybody with a little money or dedicated followers can get something on the ballot, and that can amend the state constitution with only a simple majority of votes cast.
