I agree that when that happens we have failed the defendant . Society needs to work harder on understanding and giving them a chance to succeed . My office fought to get funds for social workers so we could help our clients get help and a home and a job after their case . Instead , the county gave that money to law enforcement . We do all we can , but our resources are limited and we pick up the scraps of county funds . <| sep |> Typical politicians overpromise and fail to accomplish everything they set out to do . And it is normal to comprimise or adjust to changing circumstances . But 180 degree reversals are pretty unusual . And abandoning your signature campaign promises before your inauguration is unprecedented .