In light of the events of Ferguson, Missouri, I think it's time for Democrats to review what it means to be a Democrat on issues of law and order, and in general as a prosecutor. What is the difference between being a Democratic prosecutor and a Republican prosecutor?
I have a short list right now of some core ideals that Democratic candidates for prosecutorial jobs can rally around:
- De-criminalization of marijuana- Whether it be full-scale legalization, or de-criminalization of small amounts, ending the practice of sending young men to jail for small amounts of this drug would be a good start.
- End Mandatory Minimums- Surely our judges are better judges of an appropriate sentence than legislators who are posturing for re-election.
- End "Stand Your Ground"- You always have had the right to defend your own life and well being. All these laws do is make it easier to kill other people.
- Body Cameras for Cops- This isn't just for those interacting with cops, it's good for cops too. Cops are accused of things everyday, they'd be better off being able to put that to bed at the start.
- End all profiling programs- Simply put, these programs are unfair. End them.
I think this is a start, if not a final product for Democratic law enforcement leaders. This process is a long way from done.
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