Cleveland: Violent crime up; ''Shocking'' law enforcement cuts proposed
According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cleveland's violent-crime rate in 2002 was 9 percent higher than it was in 1999. That's reason enough to remove legal restrictions to bearing arms for self-defense. Reason enough, but not the end of the story.
Due to budget deficits, Cleveland's safety director has recommended that the mayor cut 415 police officers, 235 firefighters and 52 EMS workers.
If the recommended cuts are adopted, Cleveland's police force would drop to about 1,400, the lowest number in years.
Click here to read the entire story about proposed law enforcement cutbacks in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Click here to read about "another deadly weekend in Cleveland".
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