will our government being serious about crime.?
93235
Please note -- the greater majority of crimes are local crimes, not federal crimes.  It's not the duty of the federal government to make sure that state and local laws are enforced.
317629
I think the question is not "can" they be but "will" they be.  Seems to be a very poignant distinction in cases where elected officials commit crimes...
1087631
Of course, just like everything our government is involved in.  Why can't they just investigate and learn.
714332
That is the best thing I have heard in a long time. Unfortunately some nut ball leftist will try and have it overturned. Until every Town, City and State decides that Yes, we will obey the laws of the land and prosecute and penalize anyone that assists any criminal activity, we will continue to be infested with crime and leaches. I truly hope that we can end this criminalization of our civilized society (what's left of it) and then once again become the Proud Patriotic law abiding citizens that the great UNITED STATES OF AMERICA stands for.
416607
Ask a dozen shop owners and make up youre own. Theirs plenty of crime arround and the worst is the White Collar Criminality headed by the US government
1001947
The government, especially all spy and security agencies, is going to do what it wants when it wants.  I think it is just a  fluke that we know they have been listening in on us this time.\n\nAs for me, I don't plan on doing anything to harm the government so I don't really care.  We are already being watched over by Big Brother, why should listening in matter?
37776
no it shouldnt.  we have a right to protect ourselves.  if some one was breaking into my house and tried to kill me i would be greatful that i had that right.  And besides, I think its like banning alcohol.  We did that and that caused more crime and problems than it solved.  I think the same thing would happen, more crime, fewer answers.
1142622
The government makes contingency plans for lots of stuff. Almost and federal facility could be used to detain people. Here is a link you should get a chuckle from. Talk about paranoid.
453178
No\nJust De-criminalized
621834
So Americans...listen up.. as long as you only commit misdemeanor crimes it is all good! Heck, why we are at it lets just take all misdemeanor crimes off the books...no more traffic fines, shoplifting is ok...heck America will be a much better place!
744733
A  loud resounding AMEN, I am sick of hearing stories of people being be hounded by police for miniscule things. Most of them are poor and cant pay the unbelievable fines. Small towns are building their cities revenue by out of town speeders by posting rediculously low speed limits. PEOPLE SHOULD NOT FEAR THEIR GOVERNMENT THE THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD FEAR THE PEOPLE.!!!!!!!!!!   what can we do about it?????????
436715
Hey!  The best way to deal with crime is to give Mike a job!\n\nBTW, love the schlevyhat!
903225
Yes I agree. I'm sick of the Labour party wiping Bush's arse and their neglect of the increase in crime. Great question.
1159580
No...........\nthe world is never a safe place.\nThere are terroists,thieves,murderers....\nSo keep constant watch...You never know....
93746
I dont think well ever know exactly what our governemnt is doing, but with good watchdog organizations out there helping to keep an eye on them it is helping some. I wish there was a way to know more. There is too much secret shenanigans going on in our government that we dont know about untill the damage is done.
1037866
Yes..we will see these cities and towns all across America adopting similar action. America wants to be a lawful society and we are seeing that it happens.
142607
Absolutely!  We don't want a major offender out on the street with a comparatively minor conviction.