Best of the Program | Guests: Rep. Barry Loudermilk & Carol Roth | 3/13/24
Mar 13, 2024
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Topics discussed include shady practices of the January 6 committee, potential end of TikTok, rising violence in the country, Biden's tax policies destroying property ownership, and the importance of legislative transparency and accountability.
Deleting evidence by the January 6 committee raises concerns about the narrative, while Biden's tax policies threaten property ownership.
Deep dives
Increase in Crime and Vigilante Response in Communities
Crime rates are escalating in multiple areas, leading to extreme measures like vigilante justice being taken by citizens. Incidents such as a brutal attack in Hartford, Connecticut, showcase the disregard for human life, prompting calls for adult charges for juvenile offenders. These acts of violence and lawlessness are creating a sense of fear and insecurity in communities.
Impact of Crime on Businesses and Citizens
Businesses are facing significant challenges due to rising crime rates, with theft and violence becoming commonplace. Stores in Lower Manhattan and Oakland have suffered theft and vandalism, impacting their operations and pushing businesses to consider drastic measures like withholding tax payments until safety concerns are addressed. Additionally, individuals are experiencing direct threats and theft, leading to decreased trust and security in their surroundings.
Community Responses and Calls for Action
In response to the escalating crime, citizens are taking matters into their own hands to protect their neighborhoods. Groups like the self-defense brigade in Hartford, Connecticut, have formed to patrol and clean up violent areas, aiming to restore safety and order to their communities. Furthermore, business owners in Oakland are advocating for collective action, including withholding tax payments, to pressure the city into addressing the crime crisis and providing essential services.
Restoring Meaning and Order in Society
The current wave of crime and lawlessness highlights a loss of meaning and accountability in society, leading to vandalism, violence, and theft. The broken windows theory emphasizes the importance of addressing minor issues like cleanliness and safety to prevent larger crimes. Restoring ownership, care, and meaningful engagement in communities is crucial to rebuilding trust, safety, and a sense of responsibility among individuals.
Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) joins to discuss the January 6 committee's shady practices of deleting evidence that didn't work for the narrative and the House bill that could lead to the end of TikTok in America. Glenn looks at some of the violence that's becoming prevalent in the country. Recovering investment banker Carol Roth joins to discuss Biden's latest nefarious tax policies that will destroy Americans' ability to own property.