282: Bail reform and going easier on criminals

The boys drink and review Imperialis from Avery Brewing Company, then discuss bail reform.  The point of bail is to make sure that an accused person will appear at his court appearances. If you pay the bail and show up, you get the money back.  Unfortunately, bail has been set too high for many citizens, and they have to go through the ridiculous bail bonds process, which is a complete racket.  This has led some jurisdictions to eliminate cash bail in many cases. It's part of a larger movement that seeks to dial back police power, redefine crimes, and refuse to prosecute other crimes. Homeless camps are allowed to grow in our major cities. There's public defecation and urination. It's a horrible mess.  Bail does need to be reformed, but the liberal solution has been a disaster.