Then what is the alternative? Simply forgiving crime is not the answer. Failure to prosecute allows criminals to continue to roam the streets. Prop 47 has directly led to more theft and car break ins, because there is no penalty for those crimes in CA.
Yes we need to stop racial injustice propagated by law enforcement. Drug policy is particularly fraught in this area. But we also can’t hide behind social justice while the streets become un-walkable. We need to find the right balance. 1/
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We cannot hide behind statistics boards when simple neighborhood walks reveal contradicting facts. 2/
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Rehabilitation, prisoners’ safety and recivitism are the domain of the county sheriff. That position is distinct from the DA. 3/
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