Marcelo's Referendum? No Thanks!

A new poll in Excelsior shows that a majority of Mexicans reject Marcelo Ebrard’s proposal for a referendum on energy reform. It seems odd to see citizens of a democratic country reject the idea of giving themselves a greater say in politics, but the Mexicans polled have this one right; with such a complicated subject, the idea is ridiculous. Sixty percent said such a consultation would have little or no validity. Oddly, 58 percent of Mexico City residents, where one would expect Mayor Ebrard to enjoy the most support, dismissed the proposal. Seventy percent of respondents said that the motive of the referendum is not to take the public into consideration but simply to block President Calderón’s energy reform at all costs.