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Eegore wrote on 11/30/21 at 09:08:27:" ... they have a government that isn't run by the people in any capacity and has historically murdered anyone who doesn't comply.
Are you saying the government here, in the US, (as apposed to any other government, that you say, is Not run by the people)because it is, ’technically’, run by the people, Does not enlist a Tax collection service to target certain people because of their views/actions ? Does not enlist a high level crime investigating unit, to target certain people because of their views/actions ? (Actions/Views both within the limits of a Government ‘run by the People’)Allows one type/group/skin color/religion, of people to do something, Does Not allow another, type/group/skin color/religion, to do the same thing. Gives non Citizens money, food, shelter, health care, Does Not help, Citizens, who sleep under bridges in cardboard boxes. Allows some people to have a Freedom, and others not, (when the only thing separating them is a political party)And on and on and on ! Yea killing a person over a pencil is JUST AS ridiculousas Calf, allowing people to STEEL just under $1,000.00 of stuff, with NO repercussions.
“California’s Proposition 47 downgraded a variety of “non-serious, nonviolent crimes” that had previously been considered felonies to misdemeanors. These include shoplifting, grand theft, receiving stolen property, forgery, fraud, and writing bad checks. As long as the total value of the stolen property is under $950, only a ghost of an offense has occurred. A thief may now steal something under that limit on a daily basis and it will never rise to felony status.”
“In the event that a perpetrator is pursued and apprehended, the consequence can be a small fine or a brief stay in jail, In reality, these repercussions are rare. In addition, DNA samples aren’t collected from misdemeanor offenders.”
“For law enforcement, however, there is little incentive to chase down low-level criminals. Even if the person is escorted to the station, odds are great he’ll be back on the street in an hour or so.”
““Every bicycle in our building has been stolen,” says Karen Burns, president of a San Francisco condo association. “I’ve caught so many people stealing packages. They don’t care. They know nothing will happen to them. It’s crazy. It’s horrible. I feel like these people need to go to jail.””
“In San Fransisco, for example, shooting up in public is commonplace, whether it’s on the steps of City Hall, in front of a supermarket, or at the entrance to a children’s playground.”
“There has been a grassroots reaction to weakened laws, however. People are beginning to assume control. They’re not waiting for an authority figure to make everything alright. They’ve been hit by thieves too many times, and are tired of seeing their neighborhoods crumble under the weight of open drug use and commerce. Many have stopped believing that city leaders will ever come to their rescue. A type of vigilantism is emerging. Neighbors are posting on social sites such as Nextdoor, and monitoring crime with apps such as Citizen. Residents film perpetrators, then post photos and videos online with messages such as: “Be on the lookout for this man. He stole packages from my door-stoop last night.” and “This woman is selling Fentanyl-dipped cigarettes in front of a preschool. I’ve told her to leave and she did, but if you see her; do the same.” They are forming neighborhood watch groups, and, for those who can afford them, employing private security guards. People are mobilizing, getting creative, and leaning on technology, themselves, and each other for real help. Still, crime victims are pained and livid.”
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