Public order and controlling crime are essential for a functioning society. When people become fearful because they perceive something to be unsafe, the society will not function smoothly. Fear can inhibit economic growth and may lead to people looking to move to safer areas.
There is a very recent example that can be used to support this. In Milwaukee, about a month ago, there was a great deal of unrest that was tied to a police shooting. Several businesses were burned and property was vandalized. This led to a growing fear that businesses wouldn’t invest in this neighborhood, and that other people might stop coming to do business in the area. Eventually, the police restored order with the help of community activists, religious leaders, and the citizens of the area. A curfew was established for people who were 17 and younger, and a greater police presence also existed in the neighborhood. Community members urged people to act peacefully instead of violently. Things have calmed down in this area. While the issues leading to this disturbance need to be addressed, law and order have returned, and the people of this area are getting back to a more normal routine.
There have been other situations that have occurred that have put people on edge. Several years ago, a shooter was randomly targeting people in the Washington, D.C. and the Phoenix areas. People were afraid to go out and do their normal routines. Once the individuals responsible for these actions were caught, life returned to normal.
It is necessary to control crime and maintain public order for society to function smoothly.
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