I think that nobody on this thread has disagreed with you on these points. I also think that letting criminals go unpunished for "small" crimes is wrong. At the same time, we already have one of the largest incarceration rates. Shouldn't we perhaps try something different? Maybe instead of just jail time, actually make them work to repay their debt to society. For small offenses, may a work-only sentence would be appropriate. Make them do some of the "dirty jobs" in the city, or maybe fix our community parks and gardens. That would not only save tax payer money and make them understand the value, and satisfaction, of hard work.
Police is absolutely necessary. No one here is arguing against that. However, as with any power, it will become corrupt if left unchecked. This is not to say that all, or even a majority, of police will behave badly, but a few bad apples are enough to ruin the bunch.
People here and other places disagree with me all the time. Mostly people with addictions disagree.
The giant incarceration rate is because of addictions! Don't focus on symptoms like jails or guns, focus on causes!
Democrats say making prisoners work is slave labor, so no more forced labor sentences now. To them, WORK is the worst and most inhuman punishment there is, whether in jail or out.
Yes, ignoring crimes under $1,000 and burglaries under $3,000 is stupid, but Democrats promote that for votes from the criminals. their substituents. Businesses and insurance companies are just supposed to absorb those loses. By raising prices/premiums to the evil working people...
Many prominent people/politicians are calling for defunding the police. You can hear them on videos, see the signs they carry! Of course, they're getting quieter about that, even lying and denying it, as the election gets closer. They are surprised at the backlash against defunding! They live in bizzarro world... reality surprises them...
