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BlueWaveNeverEnd

(10,124 posts)
Thu Nov 7, 2024, 12:37 AM Thursday

Californians amend constitution to recognize marriage as a fundamental right, increase penalties for shoplifting

background.... social media full of videos of people shoplifting, running out of stores with goods, no one stopping them. it's become a belief that crime is out of control. also, in Los Angeles the progressive DA loses by a landslide to a more law and order DA.


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Proposition 3: Enshrine marriage rights

To amend the state Constitution to recognize marriage as a fundamental right, replacing the unconstitutional same-sex marriage ban.

% votes total
✓ Yes
61.0
%
5,847,174
No
39.0
3,732,957
54.06% of expected vote in


Proposition 36: Felonies for theft and drug crimes

To increase prison sentences for certain crimes involving fentanyl and shoplifting, changing them to felonies.

% votes total
✓ Yes
70.4
%
6,720,556
No
29.6
2,830,518
53.9% of expected vote in


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