Boozer:  I firmly believe in democracy and in the initiative process as part of it.  Will some voters pass "bad" initiatives.....of course they will.  Will some initiative measures be found unconstitutional.....of course they will.  Of course we've also seen that some legislative actions are "bad" ideas and will be found unconstitutional.....the State of Texas has given us a prime example.  

I believe the Commissioners' proposal, should they adopt it, will be found unconstitutional.  We already have a referendum process, wherein a legislative body can submit a proposed piece of legislation for a vote of the public.  The Commissioners' proposal would, in effect, render all initiatives to be, instead,  referenda to be submitted to the voters only with Board approval.  Such veto power negates the very purpose of the initiative.

To me, such action is the epitome of "nanny state" thinking.  regards, Gary