More information, please: Mr. Slowik decries the misinformation about this new SAFE-T Act law but does nothing to correct it in his column. Is there a timeframe that applies to all types of crimes that would require release of those awaiting trial after 90 days? Under what circumstances? Must a hearing be held within 48 hours of arrest for all crimes or the arrestee must be released? The media has an obligation to explain the opposition to this law, not just report that it exists. Address the specifics. Public safety is at risk.
Overturn SAFE-T Act: Do the citizens of Illinois realize what’s in the SAFE-T law? No cash bail for violent and nonviolent suspected offenders alike. Everyone on the street with an ankle bracelet. Past criminal history kept secret. It’s time to contact your state legislators. This law needs to be overturned.
Leave Anne out of it: Isn’t it enough that Anne Frank had to endure Nazi pursuers almost 80 years ago? Must she now fear right-wing fanatics from the 21st century in Texas as well? Have we learned nothing in the intervening years?
Hold Trump accountable: Would locking up Trump serve the public interest? Absolutely! We made a mistake not going to trial with Nixon and now all politicians seem to think they are above the law. We must hold them to the same standard as any other person.
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Term limits needed: We are in a situation now where our leaders in government forget they took an oath of office to their country and instead feel an oath to their party. This is ridiculous and should be stopped. The way to stop this is to have term limits. Include term limits for every senator, every representative, just as we have for the president, Whether this can pass is doubtful because why would they want to vote to end their own sweet life.
Crack down on tinted windows: I’m very alarmed when I pull up at a stop light and the car next to me has totally black glass. You cannot see whether the person is 10 years old or has a gun pointed at your head. Why are our police allowing this? These vehicles should be ticketed along with the companies who do the darkening. The fine should be steep.