Low-information voters give us low-information politicians.
DC bill would pay people stipends not to commit crimes
WASHINGTON (AP) — They say crime doesn’t pay, but that might not be entirely true in the District of Columbia as lawmakers look for ways to discourage people from becoming repeat offenders.
The D.C. Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a bill that includes a proposal to pay residents a stipend not to commit crimes.
Here’s an alternative idea: Put people in prison for long terms if they commit violent crimes.
Paying bad guys to behave is akin to paying the mob “fire insurance”.
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