{"id":2166018,"date":"2024-02-02T12:03:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T17:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/californians-eager-to-junk-soft-on-crime-law-pushed-by-kamala-harris\/"},"modified":"2024-02-02T12:06:22","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T17:06:22","slug":"californians-eager-to-junk-soft-on-crime-law-pushed-by-kamala-harris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/californians-eager-to-junk-soft-on-crime-law-pushed-by-kamala-harris\/","title":{"rendered":"Californians keen to discard lenient law backed by Kamala Harris"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornians-eager-to-junk-soft-on-crime-law-pushed-by-kamala-harris%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2166018&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>An Overwhelming Majority\u200b of Californians Rally \u2062to Amend Law Blamed \u2063for Rise in \u200cCrime<\/h2>\n<p>An overwhelming percentage of Californians, fed up\u2062 with the surge in\u200c robberies and &#8220;smash-and-grab&#8221; thefts\u2064 at popular stores \u200clike Target and Nordstrom, are joining forces to put\u2063 an end \u2064to a law that \u2064Vice President Kamala Harris once championed and that is now being blamed for\u2063 the increase in crime.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent \u200dsurvey, a staggering 70% of California voters expressed\u200c their support for an initiative to amend Proposition 47, a law \u2062that was passed during Harris&#8217; tenure \u200das <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nevada-trump-campaign-says-clark-county-registrar-joe-gloria-hiding-from-subpoena-service\/\" title=\"Nevada: Trump Campaign Says Clark County Registrar Joe Gloria Hiding From Subpoena Service\">state attorney general<\/a>.\u2064 This law reclassified low-level theft and crimes from felonies to \u200dmisdemeanors.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b proposed Homeless, Drug Addiction,\u2064 Retail Theft Reduction Act aims to not only increase penalties \u2064for criminals but also provide more support for addicts and the homeless.<\/p>\n<h3>A Surge in Crime<\/h3>\n<p>Former Ventura County District Attorney Greg Totten, \u2064who is leading\u2064 the \u2063campaign to get the initiative on the November ballot, expressed his\u2063 concern about the current state of crime in \u2063California.\u200d He stated, &#8220;Crime\u200c is as bad \u2063as I&#8217;ve seen\u2064 it during \u200bmy career.&#8221; Totten believes that the rampant theft and escalation of criminal activity can be directly attributed to the passage of Prop 47, as it removed the consequences for such actions.<\/p>\n<p>Proposition 47 was initially intended to reduce\u2063 the prison population and\u2063 increase treatment options for convicts. However, the \u2063unintended consequences of this law have been a surge in petty crime, particularly store\u200d thefts, \u2062and an \u2063increase in drug use,\u2063 which has contributed to the rise in homelessness.<\/p>\n<h3>A Call for Change<\/h3>\n<p>Even those \u200bwho originally voted in favor of Proposition 47 are\u2062 now calling for changes.\u200b According to a\u2062 survey conducted by \u2063Axis Research, voters overwhelmingly support amendments to the\u200c law to allow for stronger penalties for drug trafficking and repeat offenders of retail theft. This\u2064 includes 83% of those who voted &#8220;yes&#8221; on Prop\u200c 47.<\/p>\n<p>Totten&#8217;s campaign has already collected over 300,000\u200d signatures, well on their way to the required 550,000 \u200bneeded\u200b to get the initiative on the\u2062 ballot. \u2064He emphasized the growing support for change, stating, &#8220;People are standing \u2064in \u200blong lines to sign that petition. It is a reflection\u2064 that here, in\u200b California, we&#8217;ve reached a tipping point.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With \u2062high-end malls closing their doors \u2064and \u2062stores resorting to locking up everyday items like \u2063diapers and detergent, \u200cthe public is demanding change. The frustration is palpable as people witness individuals\u200c walking into stores, loading up bags, and simply walking out without consequence.<\/p>\n<p>California \u200dhas reached\u2064 a critical moment, \u2063and the public recognizes the need for change. The Homeless, Drug\u2063 Addiction, Retail Theft \u2063Reduction Act may be \u2064the solution to \u200caddress the rising crime rates and provide support for \u2062those in need.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the rise \u2064in theft-related crimes in California support\u2063 the argument that Proposition 47 is failing?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Efforts to amend Proposition 47, points to the undeniable \u200drise \u200cin crime as evidence that the \u200claw\u200b is failing. According to Totten, the reclassification of theft and crimes as misdemeanors has emboldened criminals,\u200d making them more likely to commit offenses knowing that the consequences will be minimal. He argues that this leniency has created a culture\u2063 of impunity, \u200cwith criminals facing little deterrent to their actions.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, California \u2064has witnessed a sharp increase in theft-related crimes, especially in major retail stores. These &#8220;smash-and-grab&#8221; thefts, where criminals burst into stores and swiftly grab \u2062valuable\u2064 merchandise before fleeing, have\u200c become distressingly\u200b commonplace. Communities across the state have been left feeling vulnerable and \u2062frustrated as\u200d the \u200dlaw seemingly favors the perpetrators over the victims.<\/p>\n<h3>Addressing the Issue<\/h3>\n<p>The \u2064proposed Homeless, Drug\u2063 Addiction,\u2064 Retail Theft Reduction Act aims to address these \u200dconcerns by amending Proposition 47. The initiative seeks to increase \u2062penalties for repeat offenders and \u2062those involved in \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dozens-of-looters-storm-a-california-nordstrom-employees-pepper-sprayed-physically-assaulted\/\" title=\"Dozens Of Looters Storm A California Nordstrom; Employees Pepper-Sprayed, Physically Assaulted\">organized retail theft<\/a>. By making sentencing harsher, proponents believe that criminals will think twice \u200bbefore committing crimes,\u200c leading to a \u2063safer environment\u200d for both retailers and \u2064customers.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, \u2064the act also \u2063recognizes the underlying causes of these crimes. It aims to provide more support and resources for individuals\u2064 struggling with drug addiction and homelessness, in an effort to address the root causes of criminal behavior. This dual approach of targeting perpetrators through increased penalties while also offering aid and\u200d rehabilitation\u200c to those\u200c in need reflects a balanced and proactive strategy.<\/p>\n<h3>Public\u2062 Support<\/h3>\n<p>The overwhelming support shown by California voters\u2063 in the recent survey\u200b demonstrates the urgent need for change.\u2062 Citizens are no \u200blonger willing to tolerate the surge in crime and the detrimental consequences it has on their daily lives. \u2062The initiative to amend Proposition 47 \u200chas garnered\u200c bipartisan support, with \u200da majority of both Democrats and Republicans \u2063agreeing that action must be \u2064taken to\u2063 address \u200cthe issue.<\/p>\n<p>The rising crime rates have affected not only\u2064 the victims of theft but also \u200beveryday Californians who have seen the quality of life decline in \u2063their communities. The fear of becoming a\u200c target of crime and \u200cthe \u2064frustration with a justice system that seemingly values the rights of criminals over \u2064those of law-abiding citizens have united Californians \u200bacross the\u200d state,\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-former-federal-prosecutors-bid-to-bring-common-sense-to-southern-california\/\" title=\"A Former Federal Prosecutor\u2019s Bid To Bring Common Sense to Southern California\">transcending party lines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>The \u200cRoad Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>While the support for the \u200binitiative is \u2062clear, the \u2064road ahead is not without challenges. The \u200dproposed amendment will need to navigate the complex \u200clegislative process, gaining approval from lawmakers and securing the necessary votes. \u2063However, \u2062with the overwhelming \u200bconsensus among\u200b Californians for change, it is hoped that legislators will recognize the urgency of the\u2062 issue\u2062 and take swift action.<\/p>\n<p>The amendment of Proposition 47\u2063 represents a crucial step towards restoring safety and security in California. \u200cIt offers\u200b a comprehensive approach that addresses not only the symptoms but also the underlying causes \u200bof crime. By holding criminals\u2064 accountable while providing support for those in need, it aims to create safer communities \u2063and\u2062 rebuild trust in the justice system. The momentum created \u2062by this overwhelming\u2064 majority of Californians rallying for change is undeniable, and it remains to\u200b be seen how policymakers will respond to their call for action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>70% of Californians support an initiative to repeal a law previously advocated by Vice President Kamala Harris, which is believed to be responsible for the increase in robberies and &#8220;smash-and-grab&#8221; thefts at various stores. 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