Death Penalty Survives In California, But Three-Strikes Law Cut Back

Why did the state’s voters choose to soften a notoriously harsh punishment while upholding an even harsher one? It’s the difference between economics and morals, writes David Dow.

David R. Dow

Published Nov. 9 2012 4:35PM EST 

David R. Dow

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