Tell us why if you do think it's equitable.
2006-09-16 14:17:32 · 8 answers · asked by Candidus 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Fathead, that's not the question! Come on. Edit what you put down here and answer the question, okay?
2006-09-16 14:25:59 · update #1
California's three strikes law fails due to its inability to take common sense into consideration...
BAD LAW...
2006-09-16 14:23:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe the three strikes law is not only unwise but unconstitutional, given enough time and a challenge eventually being given a writ of certiatori. It takes away judge's discretion and makes certain punishments manditory, not to mention that a life sentence for three crimes, no matter what they may be, could easily be seen as cruel and unusual punishment. That not to say that any member of the Supreme Court of California or the Federal Supreme Court could see and interpret things differently, but I definatly view it as unconstitutional, especially violating the due process clause and the cruel and unusual punishment admendment. Granted, some people that are put away for life should be, but I doubt its reasonable for the majority of people sentenced. This being said, its not a for sure thing that its the right thing to do in 100% of the cases, so a judge's discretion is not only constitutional to uphold fair treatment and jusctice, but to preserve our judicial system, in which a Judge presides over a case, not just hands down rulings that he manditorialy has to, from federal state law.
2006-09-16 21:24:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No way. Life in prison for stealing a slice of pizza because that crime was your 3rd felony.
The 3 Strikes law is forcing California to spend money on prison construction rather than fighting the problem on the street level.
2006-09-16 21:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
A great idea. The offenders have proven that they are not productive members of society. They have no respect, and few morals. And in regards to Alex's post about the consitutionality, it has been deemed consitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court, so Three Strikes and You're Out is here to stay.
2006-09-16 23:58:01 · answer #4 · answered by Guardsman 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Can't remember when stealing a slice of pizza was turned into a felony. It's a fine law, it stops the revolving door prison system. and besides, it makes the career criminals think twice before crossing the line.
2006-09-16 21:36:27 · answer #5 · answered by pinseter 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is not up to anyone to prove to you that it is equitable. It is up to YOU to prove that it is not.
The number of inmates is not nearly high enough. We need to build capacity for at least 15 million more.
2006-09-16 21:21:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It wouldn't be a problem if they turned San Clamente Island into a supermax prison.
2006-09-16 21:28:24 · answer #7 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. But after 3 strikes why not execute them.
2006-09-16 21:25:50 · answer #8 · answered by da_hammerhead 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋