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Originally Posted by Mr Mephisto
I should like to discuss the Californian proposal to reduce the "Three Strikes and You're Out" law. I think it's a good idea, as it seems unduly harsh to me.
What do others believe?
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It's just like zero tolerance. It's when a piece of paper starts calling the shots instead of a rational person. Life in prison for stealing a candy bar (it happened in Texas,) unacceptable. I don't believe im mandatory minimum sentences at all, so three strikes is an abomination in my book.