The SAFE-T Act will change things so fast that nobody really knows how bad the impact will be. But Cook County provides a clue. – Wirepoints on with Jeff Daly of WZUS Decatur Radio

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porschelover65
3 years ago

With the crime rate in Chicago and spreading topping out as #1 in the nation, one would have thought(is a keyword)they would consider how this new, improved law will affect our current crime rate. There isn’t any mention of more police being hired or any other way to monitor or control these newly released felons.

Zephyr Window
3 years ago

The SAFE T act should be renamed for the upcoming disaster as the “Bend Over & Grab Your Ankles” bill.

Old Joe
3 years ago

This story reminds me of Obama Care. Pelosi said we had to pass it to find out what was in it! I’ve got that sick feeling that we’ll like in much the same way…..

Freddy
3 years ago
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I get a sick feeling when I see Pelosi on TV. I remind myself to wear welders goggles/welders helmet and have a mirror just in case I see her. Maybe that’s where I got my small tear in my retina.

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