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Things like theft under $950 being classified as a misdemeanor in California (happened in 2021 IIRC), which makes it far less likely the cops will do anything a
by Izkata 3y ago
Things like theft under $950 being classified as a misdemeanor in California (happened in 2021 IIRC), which makes it far less likely the cops will do anything about it, de-facto legalizing theft.
This isn't the only place it's happened, it's just the one that got the most visibility.
- ethanbond 3y agoThat happened in 2014. So recent-ish, but people started being really loud about it in 2021 as part of the same non-data-backed outrage.
- HonestOp001 3y agoIt is a knock on effect. As decency decays and criminals figure out what the new rules are it gets amplified.