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In a jaw-dropping turn of events, the California Assembly Committee on public safety shamefully blocked a bill aimed at increasing charges for human trafficking. Can you believe it? The Democrats in charge just couldn’t bring themselves to support a measure that would protect innocent children from falling victim to these heinous crimes. It’s pathetic, really.
JUST IN: California blocks bill that sought to categorize the human trafficking of minors as a serious felony.
2023: The year trafficking minors became a partisan issue.https://t.co/6ZhvRg69CN
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 12, 2023
The bill would have classified sex trafficking of minors as a serious felony, putting it on the same level as murder and rape. But, of course, the Democrats on the committee couldn’t be bothered to prioritize the safety of our children. They voted against it while the Republicans stood united in support, as any decent human being would.
JUST IN: The Assembly Public Safety Committee blocks SB 14, which would have made human trafficking of a minor a serious felony in California.
"HORRIBLE" was yelled at the dais as victim sobs.
The bill had cleared the Senate with bipartisan support. https://t.co/2xIsoV7vhi
— Ashley Zavala (@ZavalaA) July 11, 2023
'It's the Republican's fault. If they hadn't come out against the trafficking of children we wouldn't have been forced to take the opposite stance.'
— 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 (@txsalth2o) July 11, 2023
California stands with trafficking minors. #sb14
— rooted.wings (@BrittRooted) July 11, 2023
Are you kidding me? This is shameful. We need more leaders in Sacramento who will protect children from human traffickers, not less. #SB14 @ShannonGroveCA https://t.co/5OFziS29zd
— Anthony Kuo (@anthonykuo) July 11, 2023
But let’s not act surprised by the Democrats’ absurd decision. After all, this is California we’re talking about, a state run by Democrats who seem to have their priorities all twisted. Just look at how they decriminalized loitering with the intent to commit prostitution in the name of transgender rights. Can you believe that? I mean, honestly, what were they thinking? It’s no wonder sex trafficking has been spiraling out of control in the state.
Even local leaders are speaking out against the dangerous situation. They’ve been warning the California officials that sex trafficking operations are running rampant. But does the Democratic mayor, Gavin Newsom, do anything about it? Of course not! Instead, he’s more focused on making the state a sanctuary for transgender people. It’s like they have their heads in the clouds, completely ignoring the lives being ruined by human trafficking.
During the hearing, survivors of human trafficking bravely shared their stories, condemning the progressive Democrats who refuse to take this issue seriously. One survivor, Odessa Perkins, shared her horrifying experience and emphasized the need to put an end to the cycle of abuse and depravity. But did the Democrats listen? Nope. They turned a blind eye to the pleas of these survivors and voted against the bill.
It was truly heart-wrenching to witness the rejection of the bill during the emotional hearing. The public outcry was palpable, with shouts of “horrible” echoing through the chamber. But did the Democrats care? No, they showed their true colors once again.
Former prosecutor Sharmin Bock shed light on the fact that human traffickers in California hardly face any significant punishment and are becoming more brazen because the law lacks teeth. It’s outrageous! And the fact that the bill was blocked is not just disappointing, it’s disgusting and heartless. The California GOP chairwoman, Jessica Millan Patterson, conveyed the disgust felt by many, while Assembly Republican leader James Gallagher rightly called out the Democrats for prioritizing the rights of criminals over the safety and well-being of the victims.
It’s clear that the Democratic leadership in California is completely out of touch with reality. They’re more concerned with pushing their progressive agenda than with protecting innocent lives. It’s about time we hold them accountable and demand stronger measures to combat human trafficking. Our children deserve better.
