John Oliver and the Illusion of Lower Crime: A Tale of Grifters
The best known British grifter John Oliver has just released a new episode on the 20th, outlining that crime rates have dropped, as frequently echoed by Democratic grifters, warrants a deeper examination, particularly in the context of blue states where police departments have faced defunding and reclassification of crimes. While the narrative suggests a decline in crime, several underlying factors contribute to this perception.
Firstly, in cities like Seattle, significant budget cuts were made to the police department in 2020 and 2021, reallocating funds to community-led initiatives and social services. Remember in the early 2020s when Democrats were burning cities down, chanting to defund the police? However, this shift has been accompanied by reclassification and decriminalization of various offenses, particularly non-violent and minor crimes, which skews the reported crime statistics (Criminal Legal News) (Stacker).
Additionally, in Washington State, new legislation has led to controversial changes in how law enforcement responds to certain situations. For instance, the state's 2021 reforms have restricted police pursuits, even in serious cases like a murder suspect in Puyallup who remains at large due to these new laws (Shift Washington). This reflects a broader trend where legislative changes impact the ability of police to engage in proactive crime prevention, thus affecting the overall crime statistics reported.
Moreover, the reallocation of police funds in various cities has led to an increase in violent crime rates. For example, despite a decline in overall crime rates, violent crime in cities like Springfield, Massachusetts, has surged, suggesting that the reduction in police presence and resources might correlate with increases in certain types of crime (Criminal Legal News).
These instances underscore the intricate relationship between police funding, crime reclassification, and public safety. For examle, even Vice President Kamala Harris as a District Attorney often portrayed herself as tough on crime but strategically dismissed cases to maintain high prosecution rates (National Review). This approach allowed her to appeal to concerns about public safety while also addressing the demands of her "progressive" base (PolitiFact) (The Appeal). Consequently, while reported crime rates might suggest a decline, the context of defunding police departments and legislative reforms implies that these statistics may not fully capture the true state of crime and public safety in blue states.
Essentially, when a left-leaning, rich elite grifter who claims that crime is down or that blue states have less crime, it's worth considering that Liberals might be doing what they do best — lowering standards, collecting a paycheck, and insisting they're doing a great job. Meanwhile, you're left distracted, wondering why you own nothing and are expected to be happy about it.