Only In California: Sacramento To Pay Gang Bangers If They Stop Killing People

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-09-01/only-california-sacramento-pay-gang-bangers-cash-stipend-if-they-stop-killing-people

After a violent weekend of suspected gang-related shootings, Tuesday the Sacramento City Council took action to reduce the bloodshed.

It approved a controversial program called Advance Peace, which offers cash stipends to gang members who remain peaceful.

“Let’s get going on doing everything we can to save innocent lives,” Steinberg said.

The program targets key gang agitators, offering them cash stipends to graduate school and remain peaceful. It already claims success in dropping crime rates in Richmond. But the city would still have to pay half the cost of the program, $1.5 million out of the city’s general fund.

In the end, the council agreed to the program, voting 9-0 in favor.

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Burnley123 · 41-45, M

I bet this works a lot better than prison. It is given them a choice. You can do this with your life of face the consequences.

jackjjackson · 61-69, M

@Burnley123 why don't you take a trip and try it out?

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@jackjjackson I am going to America to join a badass gang. Don't mess with me b**ch. 😜

jackjjackson · 61-69, M

@Burnley123 sounds about right. I dare you.

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@jackjjackson I'll put a cap in your ass. Punk.

jackjjackson · 61-69, M

@Burnley123 I dare you to try.

therighttothink50 · 56-60, M

@Burnley123 Yes Burnley paying criminals not to commit crimes is a viable conclusion one would come to in the land of liberal fairytales. Using your illogic, maybe you should pay a criminal not to rob you, would that work in your illusionary fantasy world of moral relativism and liberal group thought? Why don't you work another job or empty your bank account to ensure your security and well being, sounds illogical ? But then again illogic is the liberals new religion.