Thread: Open Border group rallys to oppose Prop. 6 in CA.

Open Border group CHIRLA is alerting its members and supporters to rally against California's Prop. 6 in the November election. If CHIRLA opposes Prop. 6, then we must be for it!

[quote]October 1, 2008 - 4:08pm — CHIRLA
For the following weeks leading up the November 4th Election, CHIRLA is calling out to you, and the immigrant community to volunteer for our campaign to mobilize to mobilize the immigrant vote.

This year, immigrant and low-income communities are presented with a unique opportunity to demonstrate their political power and put the issues that affect Los Angeles in the frontlines of California and National elections: Immigration Reform, Family Unity, Education, Healthcare and much more. CHIRLA’s work with the immigrant community seeks to take part in these important elections where so much is at stake once again for immigrant families.

[b]WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to join our members on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons to inform voters on Proposition 6 which would:

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EVERY SHERIFF IN CALIFORNIA SUPPORTS THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS ACT—PROPOSITION 6

Proposition 6 is a comprehensive anti-gang and crime reduction measure that will bring more cops and increased safety to our streets, and greater efficiency and accountability to public safety programs.

Proposition 6 returns taxpayers’ money to local law enforcement without raising taxes. It creates a special oversight commission to guard and protect tax dollars from waste and abuse.

The California District Attorneys Association, California Police Chiefs Association, Crime Victims United, and organizations representing more than 45,000 law enforcement officers back Proposition 6 because it’s a balanced solution to California’s crime problem.

CRIME, GANGS, AND VIOLENCE ARE TAKING OVER OUR STREETS

Between 1999 and 2006, while the national homicide rate declined, California’s murder rate increased—accounting for nearly 500 more murders per year. In fact, California’s murder rate has become the highest among the nation’s five largest states.

Gangs are a leading cause of California’s rising murder rate. According to the Attorney General, upwards of 420,000 gang members roam our streets. Convicted felons and gang members with firearms commit the majority of gun crimes, including the killing of peace officers.

IT’S TIME TO FIGHT BACK

Proposition 6 is a comprehensive plan that addresses crime and gang violence on many levels, including:

Prohibiting bail to illegal immigrants who are charged with violent or gang crimes.
Imposing a 10-year penalty increase on gang offenders who commit violent felonies.
Creating more effective and accountable intervention programs to stop young kids from joining gangs and ruining their lives.
Requiring convicted gang offenders to register with local law enforcement each year for five years following conviction or their release from custody.
Providing GPS tracking equipment for monitoring gang offenders, sex offenders, and violent offenders.
Increasing penalties for manufacture and sale of methamphetamine to the same level as those for cocaine.
Adding a 10-year sentence to dangerous felons who carry loaded or concealed firearms in public.
Increasing penalties for multiple acts of graffiti.
CRIME VICTIMS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREE—YES ON PROPOSITION 6

“Seven months ago I lost my husband to gang violence. A sheriff’s deputy, he was shot while chasing a suspect. The person who murdered my husband was a 16-year-old gang member.

“This tragedy demonstrates the need for prevention and intervention so at-risk children do not turn to gangs and crime. Proposition 6 will do just this and give law enforcement the tools they need to keep all Californians safe.â€

THEY LEFT OUT SOME THINGS:

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VOTE HELL YES ON PROP 6