Comment: Scott:  You mention "current" abuse.  Would you be good enough to expand on your contention.  I presume you're referencing a possible initiative which might lead to a further initiativve to control aerial spraying of herbicides.  If, indeed, that is your concern, fine, you should be addressing that particular issue, not supporting an "end run" effort which would give the Board veto power over all initiatives which Lane County voters have worked hard to, and have in fact, qualified for the ballot.  May I again state: The initiative process comes with "built-in" checks to "weed out" frivolous measures.  First, it requires a significant number of petition signatures to qualify for the ballot.  Secondly, it requires a majority of voters to support its adoption. Thirdly, it,like all ordinances, would be subject to judicial review.  At each step proponents must make a convincing argument that the measure is a) constitutional and b) desirable.  This process is called DEMOCRACY.