California Supreme Court upholds the will of the people and rights of victims
By George Runner — Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Senator George Runner Serving the 17th District which incorporates portions of the Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura and Kern counties. The California Supreme Court made the right choice on Monday when it sided with voters and victims by upholding Jessica's Law 2,000-feet living restriction for sex offenders who were paroled after the date the law was passed. I am pleased with the ruling. The court has upheld the will of the voters and the rights of victims who, let's not forget, have suffered from the hands of society's worst criminals. The court's ruling is consistent with the intent behind Jessica's Law, which is to provide better safety for children by preventing paroled sex offenders from living near schools. According to the Declaration of Independence, our leaders have the right to rule only with 'the consent of the governed' and the California Supreme Court proved that today. It’s a good day for Californians and for Democracy. |