Why “Abolition of the Police” Is a Bad Idea
We need the police to enforce equal justice and protect ordinary citizens, not to go away
Note: The author would like to thank Jim Miller for his editing, and Adam Kent-Isaac, Lisi Kent-Isaac, Debra Kent, Bob Orsi, Mala Htun, and Jeffrey Tulis for their comments. A much longer version of this piece can be read at the author’s blog.
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