[Hot Air] There is much concern from those against the House-passed FIRST STEP Act that it will cause a plethora of chaos and more gang-riddled communities due to its attempt to reduce recidivism. The bill is using methods which have worked quite well in Texas, Georgia, and other Republican-led states in not only reducing crime but also averting expected corrections costs.SEE ALSO: WSJ: Trump planning new nominee for Export-Import Bank
Yet, opponents are preying on the fears of those who do not understand why tossing someone in a hole then throwing away the key may not be the best way to rid the country of crime. They claim FIRST STEP Act will release a demonic red ten-speed bike on America to haunt and torture us for eons with malicious intent. The latest line of false attacks claims illegal immigrants ‐ who end up in custody for a crime ‐ will somehow end up on the streets by qualifying for the time credits section of the act.