government could ever propose would have prevented these twisted youths from obtaining the firearms, stealing a vehicle, stealing ammunition and stealing the lives and futures from their classmates and families. Every action they took violated an existing law. No man made law could have prevented this awful violent crime. Conservatives do support many laws that can decrease violent crimes. They have voted for increased penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders and those who violate protective orders. The support victim rights by requiring law enforcement officials to notify victims of violence upon the offender’s release from custody. The want more police officer protection. They support legislation in making it a felony to assault police officers and other public servants. They voted for the “two strikes and you’re out” law for sex offenders. The law removes the "two priors" provision and requires automatic life upon a second sex-related offense. They support the abolishment of mandatory release of inmates and increased parolee supervision. (www.georgebush.com) Conservatives feel state and local authorities are largely responsible for combating violent crime. They believe the federal government’s role in criminal justice is primarily international and multi-jurisdictional including tough policies against organized crime, drug cartels, and international terrorism. In addition to this, they believe the Federal government can do more to improve our criminal justice system. Conservatives are advocates for providing comprehensive juvenile justice reform, tougher sex offender laws, longer sentences for violent repeat offenders, and zero tolerance for drunk driving. (www.georgebush.com) I believe that the best way to protect the innocent is to fully enforce the law and to ensure swift and sure punishment for criminals. Government's most basic duty is to ensure law and order and keep citizens...
