Crime enforcement? A wonderful idea. But it is racists. Haven't you heard?
If violent criminals were taken off the street, you would see a dramatic drop in gun sales because the public would not see the urgent need that they do now. I'm always amazed by the long rap sheets of criminals who were merely slapped on the hands after a plea bargain and released.
Many police officers opine that the criminals are usually back on the street before the report can be filled out.
Remember that cops only come AFTER a crime. But they do fill out a very nice report that you can show your friends.
This past weekend in Chicago (where they are really cracking down on gangs...LOL) it took cops 30 minutes to arrive on the scene of a flash mob riot!
In New York the crime problem has been solved by banning salt, soda and now baby formula. They are really tough there.
Sadly the war on drugs has overcrowded our prisons with non-violent offenders.
The prison system is another Union slush fund where guards are paid better than college grads.
"That's right-instead of paying more than $200,000 to attend Harvard, you could earn $3,050 a month at cadet academy.
Training only takes four months, and upon graduating you can look forward to a job with great health, dental and vision benefits and a starting base salary between $45,288 and $65,364. By comparison, Harvard grads can expect to earn $49,897 fresh out of college and $124,759 after 20 years."
http://gawker.com/57...s-have-it-easy/
Personally I prefer the idea of exiling criminals to a prison island such as Australia.
It worked quite nicely in the past.
This lady was caught 3 times with drugs and got LIFE in prison.
Too bad she wasn't a violent criminal with a gun.
(She's smiling because her conviction was overthrown when it was learned that crocked cops (now in jail themselves) were planting the drugs on her!)
Anyway your "solution" of cracking down on crimes committed with weapons has been implemented for years now.
Criminals and wackos don't really view that as a deterrent.
Banning guns to prevent murder is a bit like banning matches to prevent arson. There are many ways to commit arson besides matches.
Violent criminals will always find a way to kill, and it's much easier to kill an unarmed victim.
Almost all dead victims were unarmed.
When you find a way to get all guns away from all criminals and wackos, let us know.
Edited by Rogerdodger, 30 July 2012 - 09:42 AM.