fairsheet
Senator
up here in the greater metropolitan PNW era. Some electeds are suggesting that our justice system should back off on incarceration for property crimes. Law enforcement is suggesting that if wannabe criminals are to be deterred, we can't signal to them that we won't throw them in the clink.
I find this discussion to be most worthwhile. And what stands out most for me, is that law enforcement is finally speaking out. But..their issue has NOT been with "libruls" or namby-pamby judges. Instead, it's focus has been on the limits to our justice system's resources. We wish to incarcerate less, because we can't AFFORD to incarcerate more.
If we're wont to place blame, who do we blame? Isn't it we law abidin', tax-payin', citizens? Many shout that lower taxes and smaller guvmint is a panacea. That's fine if this demographic advocates for lighter sentencing. But, that doesn't seem realistic. After 30 years of 24/7 tax hate, this GOPian "truth" is wearing out its welcome. We've reached the stage where if we propose to spend more without raising taxes, we have to propose what it is we'd cut. It's really hard to make the case that we should cut back on say.....parks and recreation for kids. for the sake of throwing people in jail.
I find this discussion to be most worthwhile. And what stands out most for me, is that law enforcement is finally speaking out. But..their issue has NOT been with "libruls" or namby-pamby judges. Instead, it's focus has been on the limits to our justice system's resources. We wish to incarcerate less, because we can't AFFORD to incarcerate more.
If we're wont to place blame, who do we blame? Isn't it we law abidin', tax-payin', citizens? Many shout that lower taxes and smaller guvmint is a panacea. That's fine if this demographic advocates for lighter sentencing. But, that doesn't seem realistic. After 30 years of 24/7 tax hate, this GOPian "truth" is wearing out its welcome. We've reached the stage where if we propose to spend more without raising taxes, we have to propose what it is we'd cut. It's really hard to make the case that we should cut back on say.....parks and recreation for kids. for the sake of throwing people in jail.
