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    | Democrats Try to Blame Guns for the Crime Surge Caused by Liberal Policies Submitted by: 
			
Mark A. Taff
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    | A crime wave is gripping American cities, and the Left, in the wake of a ruinous series of radical criminal-justice “reforms,” needs scapegoats.
 
 As Kevin Williamson has explained, much of this can be traced back to ridiculous city ordinances, such as the abolition of cash bail in some major cities. But, glossing over such decisions, major news outlets and politicians have instead taken to describing the problem as an issue of gun violence. There’s a reason for this: So long as they maintain this account, the Left can avoid responsibility — even with their policy fingerprints all over the crime scenes.
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    | The crime surge is the result of not putting criminals in jail. 
 The liberals are to blame for zero bail, lenient plea bargains, short or non-existent sentences, and probation.
 
 The criminals have no fear of the criminal justice system as most go free with no punishment.
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