Times endorsements for Nov. 4
- 1
Bullet trains, children’s healthcare and veterans’ housing all deserve support.
- 2
Though admirable, Proposition 2’s ban on tight cages for hens could drive the egg business out of state.
- 3
Proposition 4 isn’t really about parental notification; it’s an attack on the right to an abortion.
- 4
Proposition 5 means well, but the measure aimed at rehabilitating addicts would create chaos.
- 5
With the state scrambling for funds, Proposition 6 would add $1 billion in confused anti-crime spending.
- 6
Even environmental groups see problems with this initiative to increase renewable energy.
- 7
Prop. 9 constitutionally upends the criminal justice system by involving victims’ families in prosecutions.
- 8
Billed as an environmental measure, Prop. 10’s real goal is to enrich sponsor T. Boone Pickens.
- 9
Prop. 11 isn’t perfect, but it would take some of the politics out of drawing legislative districts.