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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Charles Allen is rewriting the criminal code including penalties for carjackings.  They will now just be "armed robberies" which will be a lesser sentence.[/quote]

Serious question: if you hold someone up at gunpoint, why does it matter whether you're stealing their car or their wallet?[/quote]

of course it does. is this a serious question? 1, carjacking is MUCH more dangerous. 2, a car is worth much more than the content of your wallet. [/quote]

I don't buy the "much more dangerous." Someone pointing a gun in your face is dangerous whether you're standing or sitting. [/quote]

Yeah, in a non-violent crime the dollar amount is important. When it comes to violent crime the thing being stolen is beside the point. [/quote]

Do you honestly not understand why it’s inherently more dangerous for someone to invade your car, push you out of it, and drive off wildly? maybe with your baby or dog still inside, or you hanging out of the door? come on. [/quote]

Any time someone's waving a gun around is dangerous. What I do get is that carjacking is more frightening to middle class voters, who see it as something that could possibly happen to them, whereas a stickup type robbery seems like it could only happen to the "wrong type" of people. [/quote]

that is completely nonsensical. you’re not doing your cause any favors. [/quote]

I think it makes sense. Car jackings are the only crime in DC where you get Twitter support from DC politicians when you commit the crime. I've seen them not only justify car jackings but also make excuses for associated murders. Seems DC residents view car jackings the way other citizens view speeding.[/quote]

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