#VictimlessCrime - A Thread
Victimless Crimes are defined as a “crime” that harms no one. An offense that has not harmed (or tried to harm), stolen, or violated the rights of another person.
Victimless Crimes are defined as a “crime” that harms no one. An offense that has not harmed (or tried to harm), stolen, or violated the rights of another person.
Each year over 4 million arrests are made for these crimes without a victim. 750,000 are currently in prison for a #victimlesscrime, while over 3 million are in parole or probation.
Think about that. 4 million people. No one was harmed or had their rights violated by them. These are people arrested for prostitution, drug possession, being unable to pay burdensome fines, being drunk in public.
The consequences on society for the prosecution of victimless crimes are astounding.
▫️40 billion dollars/year
▫️Over-policing of lower income communities
▫️Increased negative interactions with law enforcement
▫️Over 50% unsolved rate for violent crimes due to lack of resources.
▫️40 billion dollars/year
▫️Over-policing of lower income communities
▫️Increased negative interactions with law enforcement
▫️Over 50% unsolved rate for violent crimes due to lack of resources.
A president can’t repeal all victimless crime laws singlehandedly. I *can* use my influence to urge states and localities to repeal and refuse to enforce. I can instruct non-enforcement of these laws while working with congress to repeal as many as possible.
It’s time to rebuild our communities. It’s time to stop ruining the lives of 4 million individuals and families every single year. #RepealVictimlessCrimes
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