This is why individuals being able to ask "cui bono?" is sorely needed in a democracy, unfortunately the population votes largely based on tribalism and sentime

This is why individuals being able to ask "cui bono?" is sorely needed in a democracy, unfortunately the population votes largely based on tribalism and sentiment. Proposition 13 was passed under the guise of not pricing grandma out of the house she grew old in while largely benefiting corporate interests. I'm sure whenever such legislation is introduced there's a massive asymmetry of information since big money that stands to make big money can spend big money on drowning out dissenting opinions.