You Can’t Depend on the State to Maintain Public Order

06/27/2023 Tate Fegley

Crime is increasing in American cities, but don’t count on police to protect you. The Defund the Police movement has less to do with that than most people think.

Original Article: “You Can’t Depend on the State to Maintain Public Order“

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