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Big Government's Erratic Campaign for Law and Order: A Critical Analysis

Bryce Foster

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In recent years, there has been a growing clamor for law and order from both the political left and right. This has led to a number of initiatives from big government, including increased police funding, stricter sentencing laws, and a crackdown on immigration. However, these measures have often been counterproductive, leading to increased crime and a decline in public trust in law enforcement.

The Failure of Big Government's Law and Order Initiatives

There are a number of reasons why big government's law and order initiatives have failed. First, these initiatives have often been based on a false premise that crime is caused by a lack of law enforcement. In reality, crime is a complex issue with a variety of causes, including poverty, inequality, and lack of opportunity. Simply increasing police funding and passing stricter sentencing laws will not address these underlying causes of crime.

Crime & Politics: Big Government's Erratic Campaign for Law and Order

by Ted Gest

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Second, big government's law and order initiatives have often been implemented in a discriminatory manner. For example, the war on drugs has disproportionately targeted black and Latino communities, leading to mass incarceration and a breakdown of trust between these communities and law enforcement.

Third, big government's law and order initiatives have often been counterproductive. Increased police funding has led to a police state mentality, where law enforcement is seen as an occupying force rather than a protector of the community. Stricter sentencing laws have led to overcrowded prisons and a revolving door of inmates, with little impact on crime rates.

The Need for a New Approach to Law and Order

The failure of big government's law and order initiatives has led to a growing consensus that a new approach is needed. This new approach must be based on the following principles:

Crime is a complex issue with a variety of causes, including poverty, inequality, and lack of opportunity.

Law enforcement must be implemented in a fair and equitable manner.

Law enforcement must be accountable to the communities it serves.

A new approach to law and order will require a fundamental shift in the way we think about crime and punishment. We must move away from the failed policies of the past and embrace new strategies that are based on evidence and common sense.

Big government's erratic campaign for law and order has been a failure. Its policies have increased crime, eroded public trust in law enforcement, and exacerbated racial inequality. It is time for a new approach to law and order, one that is based on evidence, fairness, and accountability.

Crime & Politics: Big Government's Erratic Campaign for Law and Order

by Ted Gest

5 out of 5