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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SW-User

Interesting that this story appears only in partisan, conservative publications and sites.

But let's say it's true and in context: So f'ing what?

If criminal violent activity is curbed by such a measure, why not take it? And before the conservatives start with, "People will join gangs and then quit just for the money..." we're talking about a stipend to end a violent, cruel and empty lifestyle. No one's lining up to get shot or go to prison for a few bucks.

When guns for cash efforts are coordinated by the police, hundreds of firearms get off the street. Why not try it with the actual perpetrators? God forbid it spurs them to find a more peaceful, positive future.