[Steve Eisenberg]

Critics of CCTV contend that rather than deter crime, cameras push it to alleyways and side streets that aren't under surveillance. Much of the money invested in cameras might have been better spent to improve street lighting, which has been shown to reduce crime by 20 percent, the study observed.

Lighting can be good, but like the camaras will mostly just push the crime elsewhere.

I'm afraid they need to do what we have done and is working -- give longer prison sentences. Plus cut back on the dole, especially the dole for women, to strengthen families.

[gcruse]

. Plus cut back on the dole,
especially the dole for women, to strengthen families.

How would that work?

[Orangedog]

Plus cut back on the dole, especially the dole for women, to strengthen families.

There are too many other systems in place to make sure that the family remains an endangered species. Just take a look at the incentive for women to file for divorce. Welfare payments are petty compared to the money behind the divorce and custody industries.