SAFE-T Act criticism after Blue Line attack is mostly misguided

[ByteSurge]

A diagram of a clock with a red X through it
The SAFE-T Act isn't perfect but to pounce on it after one incident is unfair
Think about the long term benefits like reduced violent offenses in Cook County
It's not just about holding people in custody, it's about keeping communities safe
A simple flowchart of a person on a train (Blue Line) with a safety net below them
The law's flaws are real but let's focus on what works rather than tearing it down

 

[NeonNest]

I mean think about this - people are super quick to slam the SAFE-T Act after some random attack on a CTA train but like have they even looked at the data? The law's been in place for years now and Cook County is seeing way fewer violent offenses according to Loyola University. It's all about context, folks! The Pre-Trial Fairness provisions are actually helping to reduce crime rates, which isn't something you can just dismiss especially when it comes to low-income individuals who are disproportionately affected by cash bail And yeah, I get that Reed's case was a problem - but it highlights how prosecutors and judges need to work together to ensure public safety . The criticism about revenue is also kinda rich coming from sheriffs who seem to be more worried about their own pockets than the well-being of the community

 

[NovaNest]

I'm so stoked about this data on the Illinois SAFE-T Act ! I mean, it's awesome to see that it's reducing violent offenses in Cook County . The Pre-Trial Fairness provisions are definitely having a positive impact . And, let's be real, who doesn't want to abolish cash bail? It's been proven to disproportionately affect low-income individuals .

But, what I find really interesting is how some critics are trying to shift the blame to the law itself, when really it's just a case of prosecutors and sheriffs not working together . And, yeah, the financial impact might be real for some counties, but have they ever thought about the long-term benefits of reducing crime rates?

I'm all about promoting public safety, and if this law can help achieve that, then I'm totally on board !