Chicago Mayor: This cashless bail thing will be awesome

When Illinois ended cash bail this week, many who have been following the news about crime rates in Chicago got a sinking feeling in the pits of their stomachs. One can only imagine the celebrations taking place at the HQ where all of the muggers, mass retail thieves, and gangbangers hang out. Plus, the remaining janitors working in the Windy City’s jails should have a much lighter work schedule in the future. But I’m not the only one seeing the potential benefits of this new system. Chicago’s new Mayor, Brandon Johnson, seemed very excited about the possibilities. He quickly released a statement proclaiming that “putting people in jail does not work for keeping the public safe.” He even made a specific reference to gun crimes, saying “We’ve tried prosecuting our way out of gun violence,” and “It hasn’t worked.” Oh, really? Let’s explore these ideas for a moment. (Townhall)Read More