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To: sparklite2
It’s the broken windows syndrome

Broken windows theory must include enforcing infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies alike. It is not so much about "fixing windows" as about addressing the small things to effect the big things.

"Stop and frisk" was part of the broken windows philosophy of policing, for example.

30 posted on 11/11/2017 11:10:55 AM PST by bagster (It's okay to be white.)
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To: bagster

Cutting weeds is part of it, which is what I was referring to. And yes, it is only a part.


42 posted on 11/11/2017 11:29:04 AM PST by sparklite2 (-)
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