Thefts rise after California reduces penalties

[Chirpy]

Takes a rocket scientist to figure that one out?

SACRAMENTO, Calif.

California voters' decision to reduce penalties for drug and property crimes in 2014 contributed to a jump in car burglaries, shoplifting and other theft, researchers reported.

http://www.sacbee.com/news/nation-world/article213078369.html

 

[Kar98]

Duh and/or Hello?

 

[Shady]

I wonder how well pulling the +10 years if you use a gun in a crime is working out.

They pulled it because it was discriminatory against minorities

 

[AustinN4]

They are so stupid out there, which is scary since so many of them are moving here.

 

[Lunyfringe]

I bet some of them think that thieves and drug dealers have a right to make a living wage, too..

 

[easy rider]

They get money not to kill people, gangs probably lobbying for the "pay me not to steal" bill.

 

[Ole Cowboy]

I wonder how well pulling the +10 years if you use a gun in a crime is working out.

They pulled it because it was discriminatory against minorities

Looks like that is gonna change because they are talking about slapping a tax on gun sales or you can donate one of your guns to fund a program to buy guns for minorities so they won't be disadvantaged in drive by shootings and holdups.

 

[pronstar]

They are so stupid out there, which is scary since so many of them are moving here.

We need a litmus test to determine who is moving away from the insanity, versus who is moving and bringing the insanity with them.

Otherwise, Texas should remain closed


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[AustinN4]

We need a litmus test to determine who is moving away from the insanity, versus who is moving and bringing the insanity with them.

Based on the condition of their state, I say guilty until proven innocent!

 

[BRD@66]

We need a litmus test to determine who is moving away from the insanity, versus who is moving and bringing the insanity with them.

Otherwise, Texas should remain closed

The minute we let you drive thru El Paso, it became your job to recognize & apply the proper entry filter to your fellow escapees.

 

[toddnjoyce]

Texas should remain closed

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There’s 49 other states people can go. I’ve said it before and I’ll say I again: unTexans are are changing Texas for the worse.

 

[AustinN4]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say I again: unTexans are are changing Texas for the worse.

Without a doubt! One of the very few things that makes me glad I am old.

 

[Charlie]

Without a doubt! One of the very few things that makes me glad I am old.

This ^^^ But I feel very concerned and helpless for my children and grandchildren.

 

[TheMailMan]

My wife and I have only lived in Texas four years. We first visited Texas in November of 2013.

The crazy thing is it felt like the home I've never really had.

I'm a knuckle dragging Conservative. We left Portland because it was going to give me a heart attack. The only things I want to change here are some of the outdated gun laws. Like 30.06/.07 signs.

 

[Lunyfringe]

My wife and I have only lived in Texas four years. We first visited Texas in November of 2013.

The crazy thing is it felt like the home I've never really had.

I'm a knuckle dragging Conservative. We left Portland because it was going to give me a heart attack. The only things I want to change here are some of the outdated gun laws. Like 30.06/.07 signs.

Same here, too.. Colorado was ruined, and I'll do whatever I can to warn people from going down the same path. Don't fall for the legalized pot trick... medicinal is available in TX (but highly regulated, as it should be)

 

[easy rider]

I too came here by way of Portland, Or. and although I'm not a native Texan, I am a Texan at heart. Seattle, Wa. will always be my hometown, but that is just in image of what Seattle once was. I don't know the Seattle of Today. Seattle of today has become alien to me and Texas has become what I know as home.

 

[AustinN4]

Seattle of today has become alien to me and Texas has become what I know as home.

You should hear what they say about you!

 

[easy rider]

You should hear what they say about you!

I'm getting older, so my skin may not be as thick as it once was, but I do believe it's thick enough.

 

[BRD@66]

I feel like one of us whose SSN starts with a 4 (not you Okies) should turn his collar around backward to hear all these confessions.

 

[toddnjoyce]

The challenge in Texas is domestic migration.

More than half of Texas’ growth since 2005 has been due to domestic migration. Top net relocation comes from CA, FL, IL. CA migrants outpace the nearest competitor 2:1.

Where do the majority go? The 35/45/10 triangle; in order Harris County, Bexar County, Travis County, Tarrant County. Harris County leads >2:1 over the others.

That kind of concentration produces its own set of problems, mainly raising the cost of housing and ISD property taxes as well as the transportation infrastructure.