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Re:Former Square CTO Bob Lee Stabbed to Death in Downtown Sa... by lockhouse on Wednesday April 05, 2023 @09:12AM (#35453569)
Why not both?

Yes you need some prevention by fixing societal issues that underlie criminal activity, but you also need police and prosecution of crimes to deter them.

The two are not mutually exclusive.

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Re:Former Square CTO Bob Lee Stabbed to Death in Downtown Sa... by short_sells_poo on Wednesday April 05, 2023 @09:17AM (#35453642)
100% agreed. I don't think we should get rid of police. They are an important institution in modern society and when functioning well, they in fact can reinforce democracy.
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