More proof that progressives are pro-crime
The article discusses the implications of Austin, Texas officials eliminating license-plate-reading cameras, which coincided with a significant crime spree. It argues that this decision allowed criminals to evade law enforcement, highlighting a conflict between progressive policies and crime prevention. The piece critiques the left's stance on surveillance technology, suggesting that it undermines public safety.
- ▪Austin officials celebrated the removal of license-plate-reading cameras last year.
- ▪A crime spree involving three teens resulted in 12 shootings and five stolen cars.
- ▪The spree ended when the suspects entered a neighboring town with active plate-readers that helped police apprehend them.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 09:05:00 -0400 |
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Opinion editorial More proof that progressives are pro-crime By Post Editorial Board Published May 25, 2026, 9:05 a.m. ET Police officers in Austin, Texas were unable to stop a crime spree due to local politicians getting rid of license-plate-reading cameras. Luiz C. Ribeiro for NY Post See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google It’s a story out of Austin, Texas, with clear implications for every town where the left dominates. Austin officials last year celebrated their elimination of license-plate-reading cameras; they’ve gone quiet since an insane crime spree — three teens on a 30-hour tear involving 12 shootings and five stolen cars — ended only when they strayed into neighboring town, whose plate-readers allowed its police to nab the perps.
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