Yes, America does have a law-and-order problem. It’s the president of the United States.
Throughout U.S. history, the best presidents have sparingly sought to use federal forces not to exacerbate tensions but as a last resort to de-escalate violence, protect constitutional rights and restore order. Whether Democratic or Republican, when faced with a challenge, these presidents recognized that inflaming violence could lead to loss of life or destruction of property.
Damian Murphy is the senior vice president for national security and international policy at the Center for American Progress. He wrote this for .
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