A new twist was his plan for a zero-tolerance policy against gang violence. Kerry would invest $400 million over 10 years -- split between funding law enforcement and offering alternative programs -- in fighting gangs. ...
Bush campaign spokesman Steve Schmidt said Kerry, a four-term senator from Massachusetts, had a record of voting against funds to prosecute gang activity. "His votes against making carjacking and gang activity federal offenses reveal out-of-the-mainstream priorities that will do little to keep communities safe," Schmidt added. full story
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