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In reply to the discussion: I am, not surprised; but, somewhat dismayed with ... [View all]lumberjack_jeff
(33,224 posts)That society doesn't achieve it is a serious cultural problem. It is difficult to imagine a new, effective legal solution to this cultural problem.
In contrast, it is a matter of law and policy that we are not afforded economic equality, in fact economic equality is considered a bad thing. This bad policy and bad law creates even worse cultural problems.
If there were more jobs for the residents of Baltimore, and if the individuals in the applicant pool weren't burdened with untenable debts (i.e. child support owed to the state) rendering employment a pointless exercise, the social problems would have less toehold, illicit employment would be less attractive and relationships between the community and the cops would improve.
When the only viable employment is illegal, relationships with the cops are bound to be poor.
The core problem, the root cause, is economic inequality. That is the reason that we can't culturally achieve what our laws already demand.