California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes slashing millions from 'public safety' as the Democratic state grapples with a massive budget deficit totaling $37.9 billion.
    • Neuromancer@lemm.eeOPM
      13·
      5 months ago

      Nah. They still push the silliness. I know locally there was an attempt to defund the police. It’s why a right wing mayor was elected. People are tired of the crime.

      Personally I am for police reform. Typically that would involve more money to the police but focusing on higher standards and training.

    • Neuromancer@lemm.eeOPM
      25·
      5 months ago

      I did for many years. I left because escalating crime, taxes. Traffic, etc.

        • Neuromancer@lemm.eeOPM
          25·
          5 months ago

          I enjoyed my time there but I won’t move back. The state is in a meltdown phase. Too expensive, too much crime, too much everything negative.

          I was in the bay area for 12 years.

          • Alice@hilariouschaos.com
            13·
            5 months ago

            Wow man. Oh yea I know. You’re either rich or fuckin poor in CA no middle class

            I was born and raised moved to a red state with actual decent jobs lower cost of living when I was 24 best decision I’ve ever made

            I hope you made it to red state that’s taking care of you ❤️ (As in has opportunities, jobs, low cost living, nicer ppl)

            • Neuromancer@lemm.eeOPM
              23·
              5 months ago

              I am in a blue state, but thinking of retiring. I am considering moving to Flordia. I am 50 and with the way the blue states want to increase taxes, it’s just better to retire and let them ponder where all the tax revenue went.