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In California, for nearly 20 years now, a person convicted of breaking three laws -- no matter how minor -- would be sent to prison for life, no exceptions.

Californians brought a close to a shameful period in the state’s history when they voted this month to soften the infamous “three strikes” sentencing law.

Proposition 36 will be decided upon by Californians on Nov. 6. Its passage would save our state tens of millions of dollars a year and increase fairness in our sentencing system without leading to more crime.

The modest reforms in Proposition 36 eliminate the potential for abuse of this powerful sentencing tool and will help to save the three-strikes law as an important sentencing tool and to protect public safety.

Proposition 36 is a reform all conservatives can and should support.

Prop. 36 would end harsh 25-years-to-life terms for minor third offenses and save the state money.

Proposition 36 would adjust the Three-Strikes law so that lesser felonies don't automatically result in costly life sentence.

More than a decade after California set a national trend toward longer sentences for habitual criminals with its three-strikes law, crime in the Golden State is down, prison costs are up - and voters are poised to soften the hardline stance.