California just voted to give violent felons serving life sentences a shot at parole – because apparently "life without parole" doesn't mean what we thought it meant. Senate Bill 672 would allow murderers who were under 26 when they committed their crimes to petition for release after just 25 years behind bars. We're talking about people who stabbed victims 28 times, bombers, and killers – but hey, as long as they didn't torture anyone or kill three people at a school, they might get a second chance at freedom.The state estimates this could release 1,634 violent offenders back onto California streets, potentially saving $100 million over ten years. But with a 70% recidivism rate, that means roughly 1,143 of these "reformed" criminals could reoffend within five years. What happens to the families who were promised justice? What about the victims who thought their attackers would never walk free again?Is this misguided compassion or just California's latest gift to criminals? How do you explain to a murder victim's family that their loved one's killer deserves a "balanced approach" that considers the offender's rights? Let us know what you think in the comments below, and don't forget to subscribe for more government accountability content that exposes these taxpayer-funded failures.