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Opinion: 'Short-sighted officials with a liberal agenda' help spread crime

editor@dailymemphian.com (Shep Fargotstein) — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 11:41:48 -0500

“We can’t solve the poverty and cultural issues that plague our community in the short or even medium term. But we can build more prisons, with an emphasis on reform.”

Opinion: Memphians are sick and tired of excuses about crime

editor@dailymemphian.com (Shep Fargotstein) — Thu, 5 Jan 2023 12:31:55 -0600

The case for building a bigger local jail, adding more judges and courtrooms, and changing how bail is handled.

Opinion: Memphians have had enough of crime

editor@dailymemphian.com (Shep Fargotstein) — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 12:35:45 -0500

“Turning a city around starts with addressing the crime rate, and after that the issues of poverty can be addressed, because recruiting companies and creating jobs becomes easier.”