The Ballot Measures: Prop 9

Over the next couple weeks, we at Skynet will be bringing you our suggestions regarding the 12 ballot measures that qualified for the November 4th election.

Prop 9 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. VICTIMS’ RIGHTS. PAROLE.

Vote: NO

A harsh stance? Perhaps, but absolutely necessary to keep any measure of impartiality in our justice system. I have nothing but sympathy for victims of crime, but allowing victims to have an "opportunity for input during phases of criminal justice process, including bail, pleas, sentencing and parole" will lead to the interjection of emotion into judicial decisions. Beyond that, the provisions included in this measure to extend the time between parole hearings would continue to overcrowd our already overflowing prisons.