PDF Format – 1999 Voters Guide

Side Bars – Who We Are – The Name – Christian, not Conservative – A 19th Century Christian Theologian’s Comments on Secular Conservatism – Crime and Restitution – Juries: Past and Present – The Notorious Ox and Safety – Self-Incrimination and the Bible – Judges versus Computers – Open Pits and Paying Your Own Way

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Measure 71
Amends Constitution: Limits pretrial release of accused persons in order to protect victims and the public.

EXPLANATION:
To protect victims and the public, this measure would prohibit the pretrial release of someone accused of a violent felony under two conditions. First, if the court found it more likely than not that the defendant committed the violent crime. Second, if the court found that there was clear and convincing evidence that the person poses a danger of physical injury or sexual victimization to others if he is released.

RECOMMENDATION:
YES.

We are somewhat concerned about this being used against, for instance, lawful anti-abortion protesters. But the notorious ox cases of Exodus 21:29,36 seem to apply. Known violent men should be restrained from further violence. Probable victims of violent defendants should be protected. See Sidebar - The Notorious Ox and Safety

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