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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Maybe you should take your extremely boring and extremely off topic debate over policing somewhere else. [/quote]

Differences of opinion on crime/policing policy seems to be one of the main reasons people will decide between Todd and George.  How is that discussion off topic?[/quote]

I've lived in Ward 4 for a long time, and I can't remember when crime was worse. If you want to blame someone, blame Brandon Todd. He's the one who's been in office while this has been happening. And he never does anything about it. One of the local ANC people ihas been at war with Todd over crime because Todd never wants to do anything about it. Personally, I'm skeptical that whoever is on city council is going to make any difference. If you want to blame someone, blame the police. Isn't preventing crime their job?
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So, you agree the crime discussion is on topic?

Whether you think crime cuts towards Todd or George for a voting issue, it sure seems like it is relevant to the topic.[/quote]

DC has the largest police force in America -- by far (on a per capita basis). Its officers are well paid. If you're a sergeant, you probably make six figures. At some point it seems like the police have to take responsibility for rising crime. I'm not sure what debating the origins of crime has to do with the city council's race. If you want to blame a politician, blame Bowser, since she's the only one with the power to fire the police chief. [/quote]

It’s not just the number of police.  It is also other laws and policies regarding the criminal justice system.  For better or worse, and people clearly disagree, the district places a heavy emphasis on restorative justice with laws such as the Youth Act.  There are many instances where someone is released (both pre and post conviction) in DC, where the person would face time or more time elsewhere.  The council clearly has an influence on these policies.

Even just looking at it in terms of the police, it is not simply their number.  It is what they are allowed to do and whether they can have vice squads, for example.

The mayor and police chief undoubtedly have influence in these areas.  But to say the council doesn’t have an important view - both with respect to tangible policy and more abstract influence - is crazy.

Crime/justice/policing is a very important issue in city politics - for people on all sides of the issue who may disagree on substance - to say it isn’t relevant to a discussion on a council race is astounding. [/quote]

Policy is extremely important, which is why Brandon Todd is pushing legislation to create new license plates that say "End Gun Violence."

Take that, criminals! He is raising awareness of gun violence!

Because some people in DC have never heard of....gun violence?

https://trackbill.com/bill/district-of-columbia-bill-699-end-gun-violence-motor-vehicle-identification-tags-amendment-act-of-2020/1912126/[/quote]

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