California Proposition 36 sparks debate on criminal justice reform

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

51% : "As a city, (we) embrace inclusion, we embrace diversity, and we really recognize as a city, our public dollars should be invested back into the best services that help everyone, and that's why, personally, I see Prop. 36 as such an affront to progress because it's not looking at the best way to invest in everyone," Byers said.
50% : Before Prop. 47, California prisons were holding nearly twice their intended capacity.
48% : According to the Legislative Analyst's Office, Prop. 36 would strip tens of millions of dollars annually in funding for housing, mental health and drug treatment, school programs and victim services.
44% : But opponents say loopholes in Prop. 47 let people off the hook.
42% : Although Barger supports Prop. 36, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors took an official position to oppose it on Tuesday.
40% : However, critics argue that instead of addressing the root causes of crime, such as health-care access, multiple housing crises and poverty, Prop. 36 will put marginalized populations behind bars.
40% : "Prop. 47 has forced the state to reallocate its funds to drug and mental health treatment and homelessness prevention.
39% : "Supporters of Prop. 36 argue that harsher penalties are necessary to deter crime.
37% : If passed, Prop. 36 would reverse Proposition 47, an extensive prison and sentencing reform measure.
33% : Prop. 36 poses a risk to these core values.

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