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Should the National Guard Be Allowed to Search Subway Commuters’ Bags?
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March 17, 2024
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Should the National Guard Be Allowed to Search Subway Commuters’ Bags?
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Here’s the Scoop
In a desperate attempt to appear tough on crime, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has deployed 750 National Guard soldiers to patrol the nation’s busiest subway system. This move comes despite the fact that major crimes in the New York City transit system have dropped nearly 3% from 2022 to 2023, and violent crime on public transit is generally rare.
Hochul’s decision to bring in the National Guard is more about optics and political posturing than actually making mass transit safer. She admitted as much during an interview on MSNBC, stating that she wants to change the psychology around crime in New York City and prove that Democrats can fight crime too.
But is this really the best use of our National Guard? These troops are being tasked with conducting random bag searches, a practice that has been in place for nearly two decades and has long been a subject of concerns over racial profiling. Not to mention, passengers have the right to refuse these searches, rendering them largely ineffective.
This blatant political maneuver by Governor Hochul is a prime example of how politicians are more interested in scoring points and looking tough than actually addressing the root causes of crime. Instead of wasting resources on a show of force that does little to improve public safety, perhaps our leaders should focus on investing in education, mental health services, and economic opportunities for those most at risk of turning to crime.
As conservatives, we must continue to hold our elected officials accountable for their actions and demand solutions that address the real issues facing our communities, rather than falling for empty gestures that only serve to further their political ambitions.
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