Would You Accept a Tax Increase to Pay For More Police Protection?
There's a strong and growing sentiment to restrain government spending, but is public safety an area that would be an exception?
Holding the line on government spending is a mantra that propelled Scott Walker to a victory — and subsequent title defense — in the Wisconsin governor’s race. His much-debated Act 10 exempted police and firefighters from the financial squeeze, but it doesn’t mean police — and the communities they serve — aren’t feeling the pinch in other ways. The FBI recommends 2 officers for every 1,000 residents in a community. According to 2009 data, Milwaukee had twice that number, with 2,403 officers for just more than 600,000 residents. Other communities varied widely, with some at the threshold and Caledonia an example of a community well under. While every community is different, would you be willing to consider a property tax increase to beef up…
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Village53108
1:00 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012
@joseph...you obviously missed the point. What do those cases have to do with people bad mouthing police? But since you asked, I will address your question. The cases you listed above clearly state that police have no legal authority to protect individuals. If I stop there it would appear your point is valid. The problem, and where your point is flawed, is that the Supreme Court didn't stop there… more ›