The presence of an invalid measure on the ballot steals attention, time and money from the numerous valid propositions on the same ballot. It will confuse some voters and frustrate others, and an ultimate decision that the measure is invalid, coming after the voters have voted in favor of the measure, tends to denigrate the legitimate use of the initiative procedure. (American Federation of Labor v. Eu (1984) 36 Cal.3d 687, 697.) commoncause.org/states/california/press/press-releases/ca-supreme-court-silences-voters.html
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