Revised SAFE-T Act will still cause chaos, put dangerous people on the streets

State Sen. Robert Peters, D-Chicago, center, testifies Dec. 1 before the Senate Executive Committee on his legislation to clarify the SAFE-T Act, a sweeping criminal justice overhaul that eliminates cash bail. Co-sponsors are Sen. Elgie Sims, D-Chicago, left, and Sen. Scott Bennett, D-Champaign. (AP Photos)

Changes recently made to the Illinois SAFE-T Act did not go nearly far enough. The Act remains confusing, inconsistent and contradictory. 

A good argument can be made that abolishing cash bail is a good thing. No one should have an advantage in the state’s criminal justice system simply because they are a person of financial means.