Brad Watts

So I get that, and I'm not dismissing that.

Look, he might be right about that. The media can tell whatever story it wants to tell, and these stories are juicy. They're shocking. I can picture the New York Post and the local news playing up stories about how violent crimes in New York are up and how reckless liberal officials are to blame.

Look, he might be right about that. The media can tell whatever story it wants to tell, and these stories are juicy. They're shocking. I can picture the New York Post and the local news playing up stories about how violent crimes in New York are up and how reckless liberal officials are to blame.

Look, he might be right about that. The media can tell whatever story it wants to tell, and these stories are juicy. They're shocking. I can picture the New York Post and the local news playing up stories about how violent crimes in New York are up and how reckless liberal officials are to blame.

Exactly. But then I got to ask, how do we know which stories are and aren't associated with bail reform, really? I mean, our friend's story definitely happened because of bail reform, or at least bail reform enabled her abuser to keep targeting her mom. Because let's remember, her mom also kept choosing that guy on some level, which is part of what was so complicated about the story.

Exactly. But then I got to ask, how do we know which stories are and aren't associated with bail reform, really? I mean, our friend's story definitely happened because of bail reform, or at least bail reform enabled her abuser to keep targeting her mom. Because let's remember, her mom also kept choosing that guy on some level, which is part of what was so complicated about the story.

Exactly. But then I got to ask, how do we know which stories are and aren't associated with bail reform, really? I mean, our friend's story definitely happened because of bail reform, or at least bail reform enabled her abuser to keep targeting her mom. Because let's remember, her mom also kept choosing that guy on some level, which is part of what was so complicated about the story.

That's right. So that's fascinating, too. So that's another wrinkle here. According to her, certain media outlets don't want to hype up the connection between violent crime and bail reform. Is it because it's irresponsible to do so, or is it because it sort of contradicts a narrative that they would like to push that this thing needs to happen?

That's right. So that's fascinating, too. So that's another wrinkle here. According to her, certain media outlets don't want to hype up the connection between violent crime and bail reform. Is it because it's irresponsible to do so, or is it because it sort of contradicts a narrative that they would like to push that this thing needs to happen?

That's right. So that's fascinating, too. So that's another wrinkle here. According to her, certain media outlets don't want to hype up the connection between violent crime and bail reform. Is it because it's irresponsible to do so, or is it because it sort of contradicts a narrative that they would like to push that this thing needs to happen?

But again, at a minimum, we have to admit that at least one almost tragedy happened because judges were forced to let pieces of crap like this guy out of jail On the same day, I'll never forget, she said he was often out of jail faster than her mother was out of the hospital after he beat her up.

But again, at a minimum, we have to admit that at least one almost tragedy happened because judges were forced to let pieces of crap like this guy out of jail On the same day, I'll never forget, she said he was often out of jail faster than her mother was out of the hospital after he beat her up.

But again, at a minimum, we have to admit that at least one almost tragedy happened because judges were forced to let pieces of crap like this guy out of jail On the same day, I'll never forget, she said he was often out of jail faster than her mother was out of the hospital after he beat her up.

So however the media covers this story, it doesn't change the reality on the ground, which is why hearing people's stories directly like our friend's story is actually so important. All that to say, I really do appreciate this chance to consider the other side of the argument. As you can see, I'm not entirely swayed by it, especially after hearing a story like the one we've been talking about.

So however the media covers this story, it doesn't change the reality on the ground, which is why hearing people's stories directly like our friend's story is actually so important. All that to say, I really do appreciate this chance to consider the other side of the argument. As you can see, I'm not entirely swayed by it, especially after hearing a story like the one we've been talking about.

So however the media covers this story, it doesn't change the reality on the ground, which is why hearing people's stories directly like our friend's story is actually so important. All that to say, I really do appreciate this chance to consider the other side of the argument. As you can see, I'm not entirely swayed by it, especially after hearing a story like the one we've been talking about.

But I can also make room for the fact that there's a really tragic and complicated relationship among demographics, criminal behavior, arrest rates, money, and the idea that there are two different justice systems in this country, one for rich people, one for poor people. That kind of sucks. I mean, I think everyone knows that that's unjust.

But I can also make room for the fact that there's a really tragic and complicated relationship among demographics, criminal behavior, arrest rates, money, and the idea that there are two different justice systems in this country, one for rich people, one for poor people. That kind of sucks. I mean, I think everyone knows that that's unjust.

But I can also make room for the fact that there's a really tragic and complicated relationship among demographics, criminal behavior, arrest rates, money, and the idea that there are two different justice systems in this country, one for rich people, one for poor people. That kind of sucks. I mean, I think everyone knows that that's unjust.

So I feel for the guy who loses his job for stealing a car or whatever because he can't pay $1,000 to post bail, but also he stole someone's car. So like... I don't know. Maybe don't steal a car, bro, and then you won't have this problem. But I also know that those are not the only people who are being let out of jail because of bail reform.