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by anothergrl on August 17th, 2009
CA has some seriously stupid laws... they would prefer to give school money to illegals then citizens!!
by OhLook - IamNoLongerAnonymous on August 17th, 2009
What makes the law stupid? Shoplifting losses total over $30 billion a year in America. It is the number one property crime in America. In order to qualify you must be convicted of three felonies. Shoplifting can only be a felony if you steal over $400 worth of merchandise or if you have prior convictions. However, even in both these instances, most charges plea out to a misdemeanor. Moreover, most serial shoplifters are only caught after several successful thefts. Thus, the only people who ever get convicted under the three strikes law are people who have shoplifted dozens of times.
by Thriftymaid on August 17th, 2009
I agree that the three-strike law is over the top. I think it is going to be repealed. California has got to rid of some prisoners pretty fast according to an article I read. They have lifers for crimes that just don't call for that kind of punishment.
by LarryH54 on May 2nd, 2010
It's called frustration with an ineffective 'revolving door' system.
Do you think we should put tracking devices on prisoners, in the event of escape?
by bladecloudstar777 on November 2nd, 2011
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If you stay indoors most of the time and not experiencing the world that way
can you be an still be an armchair traveler and not miss much?
by CosmicWunderkind on August 22nd, 2011
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Do you think we should put escaping devices on prisoners, in the event of tracking?
by Andy B has left AB on November 2nd, 2011
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If you've ever been to prison (not jail; there's a difference), what was life like for you once you were released?
by Randy D on August 11th, 2011
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When people are guilty of probation violation why aren't they just tossed in jail? Why no consequences in some cases except a lecture?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on August 12th, 2011
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