So, you maintain that continued, ongoing crime increases are perfectly acceptable, as long as the criminals are apprehended. Prevention is not important.
No, I did not say that they were "acceptable." Rather, I said: If people commit violent crimes, lock them up!
Do you hold a different position? Do you feel, instead, that legitimate activities (such as taking recreational drugs) that may have undesireable secondary effects like increased violence or, say, traffic accidents should be outlawed (catchwords: Social Engineering / Nanny State)? Can you then please also cite the relevant articles of the U.S. Constitution which give the Federal Government the authority to intercede in such cases?
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