However, it is more convenient for liberal politicians, jurists, lawyers, journalists and academicians to blame guns for the mayhem in Philadelphia than the lack of punishment, the lack of incarceration, or the inefficacy of probation and parole. If they did, they would discredit themselves and their failed liberal social policies.
I would add to that a lack of parenting.
You are absolutely correct. Lack of parenting may be the main reason - and liberal social policies may be responsible for the lack of parenting.
However, incarceration deals with the problem has it exists and protecting the innocent. This is what is needed now.
Once again let me recommend my novel which addresses these issues in a fictitious way ( I admit this is a shameless plug).
Another excerpt:
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(Foster is a newspaper reporter and Barnett a police LT.)
‘“Now even you must admit, Mr. Foster,” Barnett interrupted, “ clubbing somebody to take their money is not an act of altruism.”
“I don’t know what precipitated that, but I do know that
poverty and racism drive people to criminal acts.”
“Oh really,” snickered Barnett, “so black criminals are not
responsible for their actions because of poverty and racism? Then what about their victims, who for the most part are also poor and black. How is it that they are not criminals? Or is it your contention that all poor, black people are criminals?”
“Of course not. Are you saying poverty doesn’t cause crime?”
“Exactly, the proof of that is that most poor black people are not criminals and some rich white people are criminals. Besides are you aware that there have been scientific studies that say poverty reduces crime?”stated Barnett.”’