One of the best ways to avoid prison is to simply not commit crimes. More often than not, individuals who find themselves in prison are in this predicament because they committed a crime. Of course, there are miscarriages of justice which are gravely unfortunate; however, most Americans would agree that abolishing prisons in this country is not a good idea.
In the latest turn of events, House Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez does not fall into the aforementioned category. Yesterday, the congresswoman published a series of tweets which promote the idea of looking into “prison abolition.”
Everything You Need to Know about AOC’s Thoughts on Prisons in America
Calling for the abolition of prisons in America is not entirely shocking. It’s important to remember context here; Democrats have already come out in favor of abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). There’s no coincidence that both ICE and DHS deal with law enforcement and securing the safety of America.
