I am saying "so what?" Again, it is not a political thing, so don't make one out of it. You say that the big cities, if controlled by Republicans, would not have crime? Typical trumpecile.
Who would be so totally radical and out of touch with reality to say
"would not have crime"? OH WAIT YOU DID!
Let's put it more realistic.
What GOP mayor reduced police funding ... oh wait ZERO... NONE!!!
In 25 major U.S. cities across the country, officials have already cut – or have proposed cutting — funds from police budgets.
However, in as many as 20 of those same cities, mayors and other city officials enjoy the personal protection of a dedicated police security detail. In many cities, this security costs taxpayers millions of dollars per year.
Critics ask, "Why does protection for the people matter less?"
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For example:
Chicago, Illinois
The city spent $17.3 million between 2015 and 2020 to guard “unnamed city officials.” That’s as Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she’s opposed to defunding police while – we found – 400 police officers positions were
quietly cut during 2020.
San Francisco, California
The city spent $12.4 million between 2015 and 2020 to protect the mayor, London Breed. That’s as San Francisco officials promised to
divest $120 million from police over two years and reallocate the money into health programs and workforce training.
America’s Top 20 Cities for Crime, and What Party Runs Them
Annoyed that Senate Democrats are blocking a police reform bill, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the 20 U.S. cities with the highest crime rates
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1. Detroit
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 20.0 Odds of being a victim: 1 in 50 Mayor: Michael Edward Duggan, Democrat
2. Memphis, Tennessee
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 19.5 Odds of being a victim: 1 in 51 Mayor: Jim Strickland, Democrat
3. Birmingham, Alabama
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 19.3 Odds of being a victim: 1 in 52 Mayor: Randall Woodfin, Democrat
4. Baltimore
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 18.5 Odds of being a victim: 1 in 54 Mayor: Jack Young, Democrat
5. Flint, Michigan
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 18.3 Odds of being a victim: 1 in 55 Mayor: Sheldon Neely, Democrat
6. St. Louis
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 18.2 Odds of being a victim: 1 in 55 Mayor: Lyda Krewson, Democrat
7. Danville, Illinois
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 18.0 Odds of being a victim: 1 in 55 Mayor: Ricky Williams Jr. (nonpartisan election)
8. Saginaw, Michigan
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 16.7 Odds of being a victim: 1 in 60 Mayor: Floyd Kloc (nonpartisan election)
9. Wilmington, Delaware
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 16.3 Odds of being a victim: 1 in 61 Mayor: Mike Purzycki, Democrat
10. Camden, New Jersey
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 16.2 Odds of being a victim: 1 in 62 Mayor: Francisco Moran, Democrat