Former President of the California Republican Assembly; Publisher, California Political News and Views
Former President of the California Republican Assembly; Publisher, California Political News and ViewsPROFILE
Stephen Frank
Guest
FROM Stephen Frank
Which Way, L.A.?
Propositions 5 and 6: Law and Order Proposition 5 on the November ballot, which deals with the criminal justice system, would allocate $460 million a year to improve and expand treatment programs for drug crimes and other offenses. The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst says it would also save a one-time expenditure of $2.5 billion. Proponents call it the "Nonviolent Offender Rehabilitation Act." Opponents call it the "Drug Dealers' Bill of Rights." Proposition 6 would allocate $965 million a year for law enforcement statewide, create many new crimes and increase penalties, many focused on gangs. Though it would not raise taxes, the non-partisan Legislative Analyst says the additional cost could include $500 million for increased prison construction.
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