While many have been forced to change their behavior because they will never walk the streets again, many have decided to move to states with less strict laws. California has become a net exporter of habitual criminals, reversing the trend of the past. Those that have decided to stay may be rethinking their life of crime. For example, California inmates cannot stop talking about Three Strikes. They are shocked that the State is actually holding them accountable for their actions.
Many inmates identify themselves and one another by how many strikes they have.
Three Strikes, however, is not the only tough on crime law implemented over the past few years. Registering sex offenders has become very effective as well. Today Californians can protect their children from child molesters by calling an 800 number to find out if a registered pedophile resides in their neighborhood. Those who prey on children hate this law. All other Californians love it, and for good reason.