by Rich Lowry
More than half of inmates in state prisons have committed violent crimes such as murder, rape, or assault. It’s not overly punitive to keep them behind bars.
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New York governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a news conference in New York City, August 31, 2022.
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New York’s governor Kathy Hochul delivered one of the most memorable lines of the midterm debates when she said she didn’t know why her Republican opponent, Lee Zeldin, cared so much about locking up criminals.
Hochul’s highhandedness encapsulated an attitude toward crime and punishment that has been shaped by the decarceration movement.
About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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New York’s governor Kathy Hochul delivered one of the most memorable lines of the midterm debates when she said she didn’t know why her Republican opponent, Lee Zeldin, cared so much about locking up criminals.
Hochul’s highhandedness encapsulated an attitude toward crime and punishment that has been shaped by the decarceration movement.
About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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