Californians (I am one) can certainly decide this. Many actively hold this view. If we decide this, we have to live with the consequences, which I believe are

Californians (I am one) can certainly decide this. Many actively hold this view. If we decide this, we have to live with the consequences, which I believe are indefensible from a moral standpoint. We're making it untenable for lower income families to live and work here. As far as your second point, I don't think you know that demand for housing is so inelastic that the clearing price for $/square foot would remain static regardless of supply. I have a feeling it would retreat if more supply came on the market.