“But too many people now climb onto the cross merely to be seen from a greater distance, even if they have to trample somewhat on the one who has been there so long.” — Albert Camus
San Diego has a problem. The only time people are willing to lift up the working class is to use them as a shield to pair with their own axe to grind. In July 2024, city officials warned of a structural budget deficit. The city acted responsibly by putting Measure E on the ballot.
City officials warned that without additional revenue, services would be cut. Measure E was meant to resolve those structural issues, but voters rejected it by a small margin. Opponents of Measure E invoked “low-income families” to build support. They were told voting no would result in service cuts. They said fine…