It s dumb and distressing to hear about
anyone wanting to defund the police. It s even more unfortunate that anyone would think it s a good idea in St. Louis, Missouri, which has seen its highest murder rate in 50 years, despite population decreases. Yet that s exactly what Mayor Tishaura Jones budget proposal will do, and why state Republican lawmakers are calling on Gov. Mike Parson (R-MO) to bring back the legislature for a special session.
Not only does St. Louis have the highest murder rate in the country, it would in the world if it were its own country, as Missouri s attorney general, Eric Schmitt wrote in his opinion piece for
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St Louis mayor proposes $4 million cut from police budget
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