Pubdate: Thu, 14 Oct 1999
Source: San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Copyright: 1999 Mercury Center
Contact:  http://www.sjmercury.com/
Author: Susan Steffens

REVIEW 'THREE STRIKES'

GOV. Gray Davis' veto of SB 873 (Page 1B, Oct. 11), which would have
authorized a study of the "three strikes" law, was very
disappointing. Taxpayers are spending millions of dollars locking up
people for life, but Davis is unwilling to let a non-partisan group
look at the cost and benefits. He must fear what the results would
show: We're locking up far too many people who are no longer violent.

Susan Steffens
San Jose

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