“Bratton and Giuliani instituted harsh measures against quality-of-life offenses, based on the “broken windows” theory of addressing minor offenses to head off more serious crimes.”
Correct. This long-winded article detracts from the truth of what was happening on the streets: giving the police authority to deal with lawbreakers, and re-programming people to comply with the tenets of law and order.
John R. Lott offered a rebuttal in his book, Freedomnomics, on why crime fell in the 90’s. Lott’s explanations include the death penalty, better law enforcement, the right to bear arms. This book is a fast read and exceptionally well written. . .
The death penalty? The right to bear arms?
I dont think so.
Try giving the police in the hood the authority to make arrests of criminals, and keeping them in jail. Rudy reversed the Dinkins policies of feminizing the NYPD and catering to the lawbreakers.