Introduction

We are a nation built on law. The rule of law is what distinguished america in its early years and has since served as a model for nations to build a system of government. In recent years we have seen the ebb and flow in enforcement and a corresponding ebb and Flow in crime and respect for the law. We see this when big city, or even federal, respect for theLaw is replaced with attempts to only address root causes, not hold criminals accountable. This leads to more crime, violent crime, and a degradation of what makes America function. It undermines the basic role of liberty, which is to protect liberty s and maintain them. And that includes keeping people safe from violence