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janterry

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8. Vermont is pretty soft on crime

Wed Nov 24, 2021, 01:03 PM

Nov 2021

other states are certainly not. Some of it depends on party, some on the state.

FWIW, I don't know how it will play out in Vermont. I read about tension in Burlington between the store owners, citizens, activists - and those in between. And what seems like a clear increase in crime.

I live south of burlington - so at this point, I'm more of an observer - and while I worry, I haven't formed a strong opinion, just yet.

But I'd say for sure, it's less tough on crime than other states - and the city is certainly democratic-led.

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every violent criminal (esp minority) rampartc Nov 2021 #3

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No more than Republicans are. But it's a RW talking point. GoodRaisin Nov 2021 #7

Vermont is pretty soft on crime janterry Nov 2021 #8

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It was supported by Newt Gingrich... tenderfoot Nov 2021 #13

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