Democracy and crime. How's that working?

[Woodznutz]

Every democratically elected administration promises to reduce crime, yet rampant crime persists at some level all the time. The voting public would make short work of it through the death penalty, longer sentences, and even vigilante justice (which was very effective in its day). If we are a government "of, by, and for" the people, why don't our elected officials listen to us?

Maybe the answer is found in the Bill of Rights, which strongly suggests that our government is not to be trusted to protect even our basic rights.

 

[August West]

Every democratically elected administration promises to reduce crime, yet rampant crime persists at some level all the time. The voting public would make short work of it through the death penalty, longer sentences, and even vigilante justice (which was very effective in its day). If we are a government "of, by, and for" the people, why don't our elected officials listen to us?

Maybe the answer is found in the Bill of Rights, which strongly suggests that our government is not to be trusted to protect even our basic rights.

How many people would be in jail if we didn`t sell guns? Other countries have the same kind of crazies and ignoramuses as we do but they don`t let them play with guns.

 

[progressive hunter]

How many people would be in jail if we didn`t sell guns? Other countries have the same kind of crazies and ignoramuses as we do but they don`t let them play with guns.

majority of crimes dont involve guns,,

 

[Woodznutz]

How many people would be in jail if we didn`t sell guns? Other countries have the same kind of crazies and ignoramuses as we do but they don`t let them play with guns.

Apples and oranges. They don't drive their citizens nuts with crazy policies.

 

[M14 Shooter]

How many people would be in jail if we didn`t sell guns?

But, we do.
And will continue to do so.
Because our right to keep and bear arms is protected by the constitution.
Your repeated suggestions refuse to accept this reality, and demonstrate your lack of seriousness about the issue.

 

[M14 Shooter]

Maybe the answer is found in the Bill of Rights, which strongly suggests that our government is not to be trusted to protect even our basic rights.

The state can only protect your rights by prosecuting those who violate them.
You are the only first responder you can count on being there when you need one - plan accordingly.

 

[Woodznutz]

The state can only protect you rights by prosecuting those who violate them.
You are the only first responder you can count on being there when you need one - plan accordingly.

If the state effectively prosecuted crime, there would be little crime. Effective law enforcement is political suicide in America.

One has to be very careful how they defend themselves as well. As soon as someone does, he or she faces arrest and confiscation of their guns. If found innocent/justified they still may lose their guns.

 

[M14 Shooter]

If the state effectively prosecuted crime, there would be little crime.

If the state effectively -- punished -- crime, there would be little crime.

 

[Woodznutz]

If the state effectively -- punished -- crime, there would be little crime.

Point implied.