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Should Prosecutors Pursue Minor Crimes?

Open to Debate

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The Importance of Public Safety in Prosecutors

John Avlon: "Not prosecuting minor crimes leads to more crime and does not get these individuals who are committing these crimes the help they need. And that should be a priority for every prosecutor in this country" He says federal prosecutors play an important part, but state and local prosecutors do much of the heavy lifting. Avlon: We need good effective prosecutors in every jurisdiction.

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