Source: Fox News
Summary
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is facing criticism for being “soft on crime” after a career criminal, who had been released from prison after a Cooper-appointed judge reduced his charges, murdered a teacher. Cooper is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Thom Tillis. Critics argue that repeat offenders are too often released back onto the streets, citing the killing of Iryna Zarutska by a career criminal last summer. Cooper’s campaign points to his 16 years as North Carolina’s attorney general and legislation he signed as governor as evidence of his support for law enforcement.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The process of pointing out a politician’s record on crime has entered a familiar phase. The discussion returns to a familiar question: who is to blame for the release of a career criminal who commits another crime? The sequence is familiar: a crime is committed, the perpetrator’s record is examined, and the politician’s role in their release is scrutinized. The ritual of criticizing a politician’s record on crime continues, with Cooper’s campaign responding by highlighting his support for law enforcement.
Author: Evan Null
