Eight thugs can sexually assault a preteen girl, then stomp her father's head into the pavement when he tries to intervene, and receive a max sentence of five years in prison which means back on the street in two years-- assuming that they're not released early because MN has a budget crisis.
The same crime is fifteen years to life where I live.
The same crime can get you shot (legally) where I live. (Florida.)
This is a big reason why I left Cali for north Florida. CCW!