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Posted on 05/30/2026 11:59:31 AM PDT by John Semmens
In 2024, California voters approved Proposition 36 by majorities in every one of the state's 58 counties. This proposition boosted penalties for repeat offenders of smash-and-grab thefts, organized retail crime, and open drug dealing.
Assemblywoman LaShae Sharp-Collins (D-district 79) felt that "making repeated retail thefts a felony is too harsh. Such thefts are an inevitable outcome in a society where poor people lack the money needed to legally acquire the things they need or want. Shoplifting is a relatively peaceful way of overcoming the deprivation of not having a job or the income to afford stuff. Rather than trying to scare these folks straight, we as a society, need to be more forgiving. My bill will allow prosecutors the discretion to divert cases against the perpetrators to less punitive alternatives."
Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes opposed to legislation, saying "AB 2108 would create a diversion program allowing people who commit property crimes, including repeat offenders, to avoid jail time. This directly undermines Proposition 36 and the clear vote by Californians to increase accountability for theft and retail crime."
Assemblymember David Tangipa (R-district 8) called Bonta's bill "a direct slap in the face to the 68% super-majority of Californians who just want safe streets and real accountability. Prop 36 was a needed response to the retail crime wave unleashed by 2014's Prop 47, which gave criminals the impression that thefts of less than $950 wouldn't be prosecuted. Democrats' softness on crime makes our state more attractive to criminals and less livable for law-abiding residents."
"Well, my bill was passed by a 41-22 votes," Sharp-Collins pointed out. "That's a two-thirds super-majority. In a democracy, the latest majority overrules any previous majority. Tougher penalties for retail crime is what voters wanted two years ago. But the assembly members elected since then want softer penalties now. If Republicans and the voters who passed Prop 36 don't like it they'll have to win more seats in the legislature."
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In 2024, California voters approved Proposition 36 by majorities in every one of the state’s 58 counties.
Proof of how many crazy crminals are in California.
Shoplifting is a relatively peaceful way of overcoming the deprivation of not having a job or the income to afford stuff.
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People don’t have to steal. There is welfare, food stamps, and free food pantries they can access. There are plenty of other reasons why people shoplift — like to sell the items to support a drug habit or just for the thrill.
“...Shoplifting is a relatively peaceful way of overcoming the deprivation of not having a job or the income to afford stuff...”
Just open all the doors and let ‘em have at it...The owners won’t mind, huh???
What stupidity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GIVES ME DAT..!
What if you're really poor and need a kidney.??
Liberal: “I want free education, housing, healthcare, and free food”.
Trump: “Have you thought about going to prison”?
You loot, we shoot.
Naturally the only real crime on the left coast is being a Straight White Christian Male. It’s a capital offense if you’re also a Trump supporter. And your punishment will be carried out by members of your local antifa law enforcement division.
It’s a George Soros civil disruption tactic and he pays his democrat stooges to push his bs. Perhaps if those who fund all of this kind of bs were held accountable, it might slow it down a little bit.
SHOPLIFTING CAN HARDLY BE CONSIDERED “PEACEFUL” TO THE BUSINESS OWNER.
A NEW HEIGHT IN STUPID
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