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CA 3-Strikes Law: Prop 66 Defeat, Statement of Author Sam Clauder
Statement of Author Sam Clauder on the Defeat of Proposition 66
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Statement of Author Sam Clauder on the Defeat of Proposition 66
Even while losing at the polls, Prop 66 has produced more progress
toward amending California's three-strikes law than all the efforts
before it, combined.
It is now evident that there are enough voters who want the law amended
that the Legislature has enough popular support to do so.
Indeed, if not for the last-minute, multi-million-dollar campaign of
lies about the re-sentencing provisions, financed and perpetrated by the
current Governor and four former Governors, Prop 66 would have easily
coasted to victory.
Those of us who believe in the three-strikes law, but also believe that
it should apply only to violent felonies, will continue to work toward
accomplishing the goal of amending the law appropriately.
For now, and the immediate future, it is time for re-evaluation and
re-organizing toward working with the Legislature for the next year,
before deciding on whether or not another initiative will be submitted
to the people on the November, 2006, ballot.
Rest assured, in the words of Governor Schwarzenegger, "We'll Be Back!"
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Even while losing at the polls, Prop 66 has produced more progress
toward amending California's three-strikes law than all the efforts
before it, combined.<br>
<br>
It is now evident that there are enough voters who want the law amended
that the Legislature has enough popular support to do so.<br>
<br>
Indeed, if not for the last-minute, multi-million-dollar campaign of
lies about the re-sentencing provisions, financed and perpetrated by
the current Governor and four former Governors, Prop 66 would have
easily coasted to victory.<br>
<br>
Those of us who believe in the three-strikes law, but also believe that
it should apply only to violent felonies, will continue to work toward
accomplishing the goal of amending the law appropriately.<br>
<br>
For now, and the immediate future, it is time for re-evaluation and
re-organizing toward working with the Legislature for the next year,
before deciding on whether or not another initiative will be
submitted to the people on the November, 2006, ballot.<br>
<br>
Rest assured, in the words of Governor Schwarzenegger, "We'll Be
Back!" <br>
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Statement of Author Sam Clauder on the Defeat of Proposition 66
Even while losing at the polls, Prop 66 has produced more progress
toward amending California's three-strikes law than all the efforts
before it, combined.
It is now evident that there are enough voters who want the law amended
that the Legislature has enough popular support to do so.
Indeed, if not for the last-minute, multi-million-dollar campaign of
lies about the re-sentencing provisions, financed and perpetrated by the
current Governor and four former Governors, Prop 66 would have easily
coasted to victory.
Those of us who believe in the three-strikes law, but also believe that
it should apply only to violent felonies, will continue to work toward
accomplishing the goal of amending the law appropriately.
For now, and the immediate future, it is time for re-evaluation and
re-organizing toward working with the Legislature for the next year,
before deciding on whether or not another initiative will be submitted
to the people on the November, 2006, ballot.
Rest assured, in the words of Governor Schwarzenegger, "We'll Be Back!"
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<u><b>Statement of Author Sam Clauder on the Defeat of Proposition 66</b></u></font><br>
<br>
Even while losing at the polls, Prop 66 has produced more progress
toward amending California's three-strikes law than all the efforts
before it, combined.<br>
<br>
It is now evident that there are enough voters who want the law amended
that the Legislature has enough popular support to do so.<br>
<br>
Indeed, if not for the last-minute, multi-million-dollar campaign of
lies about the re-sentencing provisions, financed and perpetrated by
the current Governor and four former Governors, Prop 66 would have
easily coasted to victory.<br>
<br>
Those of us who believe in the three-strikes law, but also believe that
it should apply only to violent felonies, will continue to work toward
accomplishing the goal of amending the law appropriately.<br>
<br>
For now, and the immediate future, it is time for re-evaluation and
re-organizing toward working with the Legislature for the next year,
before deciding on whether or not another initiative will be
submitted to the people on the November, 2006, ballot.<br>
<br>
Rest assured, in the words of Governor Schwarzenegger, "We'll Be
Back!" <br>
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I recall this showing a significant lead in the polls before the election - another case of 'those darn polls and exit polls!' again?
I don't buy it,
I don't buy it,
This measure defined residential burglary as a "minor" crime, and provided that causing great bodily harm incidental to the commission of a crime would become a separate issue from the crime.
Just these provisions justified and likely resulted in the defeat of the measure. Imagine having your residence burglarized and watching it termed a minor crime.
Just these provisions justified and likely resulted in the defeat of the measure. Imagine having your residence burglarized and watching it termed a minor crime.
What's really repulsive is the thought of spending your entire LIFE in jail for a mere burglary that involves no violence or use of force!!!!!
My problem with this:
If someone is hungry and Im not home I would rather have them break my window then someones head.
The problem is I would rather see non violence have some reward for making a choice not to hurt someone. As it is now they have the same outcome if caught so if they are prone to violence they wont think of anything except get the heck away and leave no witness if they cant.
Innocent people are getting hurt in a split second of indecision and its not getting better, we see this more often now in freeway chases where they have nothing to loose if they are on their third strike, same with the safety of the peace officers now, I wouldnt want to be in their shoes if there is no reason or reward just to give up.
I come from the days when a admission of guilt was a get out of jail fast card if you were a 'white guy' minority in LA county jail. This was for survival and more so if you were non violent.
Who made it retro to include previous get out of jail fast 'deals' before three strikes was even a thought?
Look at the stats and say its getting more non violent by the day, I dont think so but then I wasnt allowed to cast a vote to change it either but Im working on it for my kid and grand-daughters choice. db
If someone is hungry and Im not home I would rather have them break my window then someones head.
The problem is I would rather see non violence have some reward for making a choice not to hurt someone. As it is now they have the same outcome if caught so if they are prone to violence they wont think of anything except get the heck away and leave no witness if they cant.
Innocent people are getting hurt in a split second of indecision and its not getting better, we see this more often now in freeway chases where they have nothing to loose if they are on their third strike, same with the safety of the peace officers now, I wouldnt want to be in their shoes if there is no reason or reward just to give up.
I come from the days when a admission of guilt was a get out of jail fast card if you were a 'white guy' minority in LA county jail. This was for survival and more so if you were non violent.
Who made it retro to include previous get out of jail fast 'deals' before three strikes was even a thought?
Look at the stats and say its getting more non violent by the day, I dont think so but then I wasnt allowed to cast a vote to change it either but Im working on it for my kid and grand-daughters choice. db
I come from the days when a admission of guilt was a get out of jail fast card if you were a 'white guy' minority in LA county jail.
"This measure defined residential burglary as a "minor" crime, and provided that causing great bodily harm incidental to the commission of a crime would become a separate issue from the crime.
Just these provisions justified and likely resulted in the defeat of the measure. Imagine having your residence burglarized and watching it termed a minor crime."
Any one who commits a first degree burglary with serious felony prior convictions that qualify as "strikes" will not be doing "minor crime" time in prison.
No, they are going to be in jail for a long time, possibly 10, 15 or years, because of the increase in their sentence resulting from what are called "enhancements", independent of the 3 Strikes law.
But, I guess that's not enough, they want burglars with records to go to jail for life, even if no one was present!
See, this is the false contrast used by proponents of 3 Strikes to defeat Prop. 66. It's either a short prison sentence or life. DAs and law enforcement ought to be ashamed for deceiving people this way.
But, looks like they need that discretionary authority to make sure that African Americans and Latinos continue to be the overwhelming number of 3 Strikes prosecutions.
--Richard Estes
Davis, CA
Just these provisions justified and likely resulted in the defeat of the measure. Imagine having your residence burglarized and watching it termed a minor crime."
Any one who commits a first degree burglary with serious felony prior convictions that qualify as "strikes" will not be doing "minor crime" time in prison.
No, they are going to be in jail for a long time, possibly 10, 15 or years, because of the increase in their sentence resulting from what are called "enhancements", independent of the 3 Strikes law.
But, I guess that's not enough, they want burglars with records to go to jail for life, even if no one was present!
See, this is the false contrast used by proponents of 3 Strikes to defeat Prop. 66. It's either a short prison sentence or life. DAs and law enforcement ought to be ashamed for deceiving people this way.
But, looks like they need that discretionary authority to make sure that African Americans and Latinos continue to be the overwhelming number of 3 Strikes prosecutions.
--Richard Estes
Davis, CA
Burglaries with no-one home should not be "Strikes"! I have no violence, but three burglaries from the 1970's and God forbid I should be caught in possesion of drugs. Bye Bye for life!!!!!!!
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