In endorsing Proposition 14, the "Los Angeles Times" stated: “One of man’s most ancient rights in a free society is the privilege of using and disposing of his private property in whatever manner he deems appropriate.” The editorial further stated: “But we do feel, and strongly, that housing equality cannot safely be achieved at the expense of still another basic right.” According to the "Los Angeles Times", the ability to discriminate against home buyers or renters by race, color, and creed was considered a "basic property right."