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graphictruth  ·  3417 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Actually, Sanctuary Cities Are Safer

It may seem silly to say this, but it's also obvious; the best way to reduce crime is to criminalize as few things as humanly possible. However, this does require shifting away from a punitive approach to... well, everything. But I'm afraid this a hill Social Conservatives worldwide will choose to die on.





aidrocsid  ·  3417 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I'd agree, but you can push it one thing at a time. If we can at least keep police mostly focused on like, theft, violent crime, and maybe traffic violations that'd probably go a long way. Just break up fights, catch violent folks, get people their possessions back, and make sure the roads aren't a complete shit show.