Indeed, on-line signing of petitions would make the initiative process "easier" for individuals wishing to sign one.  Of course, those petitions would have to pass all the tests required  of all petitions for initiatives before being posted for signatures.  The system of certifying signatures would be no more arduous than for "hand signed" petitions....it might even be easier.  

Some would have the initiative process as difficult as possible....after all "grass roots" democracy might lead to a statute they dislike.  It might, of course, also lead to a statute the individual likes.  That's the chance we take with democracy.  Gary Crum