[FreeTally]

It is one thing to lock away some gang banger or con-artist, but taking otherwise minor offences such as Marijuana Possession or vandalism and elevating those to felonies so they can get three strikes just seems stupid.

It's not worth $80,000 a year to lock up some pothead or homeless bum who stole a slice of pizza.

Exactly. Some people just dont get this.

Many people imprisoned under three strikes laws had two felonies 10, maybe 20 years ago, but have had a clean record since. Then, something like petty theft or drug possession is added as a "three strike" offense and the person goes to prison for 25+ years. Total insanity.

[Snerfling]

It's not worth $80,000 a year to lock up some pothead or homeless bum who stole a slice of pizza.

Umm, sure it is. The oversized AA who stole the slice of pizza was a long term career criminal. He stole the entire pizza at Redondo Beach from a group of small children while their parents where at the edge of the water. How'd you like your kids to keep that lasting memory?

BTW, the guy they suspect is involved in the Kristi Johnson murder was just paroled 5 weeks ago after serving 3+ years for sexual assualt. Why don't you offer your liberal condolences to her mother since you're such an expert on crime and punishment?

[wiseone]

3 strikes may seem harsh,but compared to Canada,where Murderers regularly get short sentences,or parole after a few months or years ,you do see justice in USA.

Life & liberty is worthless in Canada,Thanks to Pierre Trudeau's Charter of Rights, unelected judges now write our laws.Murderers regularly get short sentences,or parole after a few months or years.
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