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This is really infuriating. @GavinNewsom’s decision to veto #SB555, which would have connected families with incarcerated loved ones and lessened their financial burden, was misguided and unconscionable on so many levels. Here’s why.
First and foremost, @GavinNewsom acknowledged that sheriffs siphon money from families by charging egregious rates for jail phone calls and decided it was ok. In fact, he went out of his way to override a decision by the state legislature that it was not. Feel free to stop here.
Vetoes should be the exception not the default.
People elect their representatives to represent them in lengthy and arduous legislative processes and pass important legislation. The CA legislature reviewed SB 555 for two years before passing the bill—with several amendments.
People elect their representatives to represent them in lengthy and arduous legislative processes and pass important legislation. The CA legislature reviewed SB 555 for two years before passing the bill—with several amendments.
