CA To Reduce Prison Population!

California, one of the most formidable prison systems in the world, has been ordered by a federal court to reduce its inmate population of 150,000 by 40,000 — roughly 27 percent — within two years.

Obviously Schwartzenegger et al are protesting and saying they will appeal but the decision is noteworthy! A step towards recognition that closing prisons and releasing human beings from their cages does not mean chaos and mayhem! A step toward abolition, at least in my (optimistic) book.

Read more in the SF Chronicle or the NYTimes.