Frustrated Californians May Be Ready for a Tougher Approach to Crime
Frustrated Californians push for tougher crime measures amid shoplifting and drug issues. Debate over rolling back Proposition 47 divides opinions. Governor Newsom favors limited anti-crime actions, contrasting coalition's call for stricter penalties.
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Frustrated Californians are considering a tougher stance on crime due to issues like shoplifting and fentanyl use. Retailers are locking up items, and there is a debate on rolling back Proposition 47, which reduced penalties for shoplifting and drug possession. A coalition wants harsher punishments, while Governor Newsom opposes this, preferring more limited anti-crime measures. The fate of Proposition 47 will be decided by voters in November. Supporters of the rollback believe it will deter crime, while opponents argue that the problem's scope is not fully understood. The debate reflects a shift in public sentiment towards stiffer punishment, with concerns about rising crime rates. The issue has sparked a political brawl in Sacramento, highlighting the complex challenges facing California in addressing crime and drug-related problems. The decision on Proposition 47 will have significant implications for the state's criminal justice system and approaches to tackling crime and drug use.
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2 commentsYeah, cause that’s how direct democracy should work.
For those without California context, ballot measures are the means by which the monied seek to bypass the legislature by appealing to the worst instincts of voters directly. They’re a feature and a bug of Californian democracy.
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