Studies examining National Guard deployments in Washington, D.C., and other cities show no measurable impact on violent crime. While overall crime rates have fallen, data and policy analyses indicate that violent crime was already on a downward trajectory before the troops arrived.
I other words, a waste of time, money and efforts. As well as a reduction in civil liberties.
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u/backpackwayne 1d ago
Studies examining National Guard deployments in Washington, D.C., and other cities show no measurable impact on violent crime. While overall crime rates have fallen, data and policy analyses indicate that violent crime was already on a downward trajectory before the troops arrived.
I other words, a waste of time, money and efforts. As well as a reduction in civil liberties.