Sound, thoughtful take, as always, Tom. The case for hysteria and outrage at the plea agreement kind of falls apart when the details are explained and understood. This is true of so many situations that provoke hysteria and outrage, on both sides, but especially on the right these days. And the big picture on high and rising crime rates in a nation that is more punitive and less forgiving (and more unequal) than almost any other liberal democracy is always important.
Tired old perspectives on this issue just brings along division and conflict. We need to look at this but many other issues the same way. I’m not sure this country can really look at common sensible approaches like this. It’s alway go back to your corner and peddle the party line.
Sound, thoughtful take, as always, Tom. The case for hysteria and outrage at the plea agreement kind of falls apart when the details are explained and understood. This is true of so many situations that provoke hysteria and outrage, on both sides, but especially on the right these days. And the big picture on high and rising crime rates in a nation that is more punitive and less forgiving (and more unequal) than almost any other liberal democracy is always important.
Tired old perspectives on this issue just brings along division and conflict. We need to look at this but many other issues the same way. I’m not sure this country can really look at common sensible approaches like this. It’s alway go back to your corner and peddle the party line.
Tom, Thanks for a thoughtful look at this issue and pulling apart one thing from a whole issue. It was well worth the read.
Thanks, Paul. Please feel free to share.