Locking up criminals curbs crime; millions spent on community programs doesn't

Democrats often think they can fix any problem by throwing money at it. They are often wrong. The disconnect is most striking when it comes to crime.

Washington, D.C., has spent millions since 2020 on various crime prevention programs, from community outreach work to jobs programs for high-risk potential offenders. Since 2020, the district has also seen increases in gun crimes, homicides, robberies, assaults, and sex abuse. The crime surge hasn’t peaked yet, either — homicides are up 12% so far this year compared to last, and robberies are up 20%.