If Proposition 36 passes the state will save over $70 to $100 million annually, according to Yeson36.org. It will restore the intent of the three-strike law and offenders will receive a life sentence only for a serious or violent crime.
Under the current law, if a felon steals from a candy store or is caught with possession of any drug, no matter how small it is, and if they already have two strikes, they will receive a life sentence.
Overcrowded prisons are causing the release of thousands of inmates a year.
Why should we risk keeping these felons for a lifetime over stealing a pair of sneakers versus a felon beating his wife?
Yeson36.org states, “Over 3,500 inmates are currently serving life sentences under the Three Strikes law for non-serious, non-violent crimes.”
These minor offenses should not be categorized with violent felonies, and the incareration of the felons should be based on the severity of the crime commited.
 Ballotpedia.org states, “Inmates that are serving life sentences for these reasons can apply for a new sentence and a judge will determine whether they cause a threat to the public or not.”
Felons will not be completely set free if their third strike is minor; they will still have a reasonable sentence to comply to.
So, if it will save Americans tax dollars as well as spending for the government, why are people against it?
People against this proposition say that dangerous criminals will be set free from prison without any supervision.
 However, rapists, murders, or child molesters will not have the right to apply for a new sentence since this proposition prohibits anyone who has had very violent crimes from receiveing the benefit.
Prop 36 will impact only third strikes and not second strike offensives.
On Nov. 6 if you vote Yes on Prop 36, not only will there be more space in prisons for criminals, but it will also save California millions of dollars annually.  
By voting Yes, we are not setting criminals free; we are setting a reasonable sentence for their punishment.