Here's where they hide the lie. The way the stupid early release Prop was written (intentionally deceptive), only the criminal felon's MOST RECENT conviction is looked at.
In other words: First Strike: Rape, Second Strike: Attempted Murder, Third Strike: Residential Burglary. Well, gee whiz, burglary isn't "violent", so the thug is eligible under that law.
It should be life in prison for anyone unable to count to three.