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They're human beings, not animals, for starters. Backgrounder on three strikes laws: https://www.aclu.org/other/10-reasons-oppose-3-strikes-youre-out https://w

• stupidcomments 9y ago
  To continue, even if they were animals, its not like animal fighting is something civilized people look kindly upon. I think this comment may have finally made me give up on this site haha. Good night and good luck.
  • stupidcomments 9y ago
    This is just a strong reaction- Ill put it down to the top comment being a late night / drunk comment or some such. I know that majority of commentors here at least try to be considerate
• tyingq 9y ago
  It's not just 3 strikes laws. There's many similar laws that "enhance" misdemeanors into felonies, or class C felonies into class B/A for even one previous convinction. The leverage that creates results in more plea bargains, so the system feeds itself. One example...20 years to life for shoplifting a candy bar: http://mimesislaw.com/fault-lines/felonies-are-serious-in-louisiana/8423 http://mimesislaw.com/fault-lines/felonies-are-serious-in-lo... The defandant does have a lot of priors, but none of them terribly notable. They included five priors for petty theft, one conviction for possessing fake drugs with intent to distribute, and a conviction for obscenity.
  • dsfyu404ed 9y ago
    Gun stacking is a good example. I get the intent of the law but it just promotes organized crime.