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by ryandrake 3164 days ago
Law Enforcement 101: "When you're low on crime, just make more people criminals."
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From a logical viewpoint, assuming a pragmatic approach, that'd be pretty handy. From a political approach, it's almost required.

I know, you probably think I'm wrong. Hear me out.

Imagine if Trump just announced he was laying off 75% of the judicial branch ans executive branch tomorrow. Effective immediately.

We pretty much gotta keep them all busy. The people would revolt, otherwise.