Dorothea was one of the first, born in the age when private luxury boats were rare – and smaller. But she was a beauty, and the crew and those who worked on her are mourning her loss.
Conceived a century ago as a check on government power and corporate cronyism, initiatives and referenda have more often than not been co-opted by those in power. It's also an easy out for elected officials who are unable or unwilling to legislate.