I’m for prison abolition (eventually) and releasing non-violent offenders at least until COVID resolves. But police are arresting people for assault daily in the Tenderloin. Are they then releasing offenders back onto the streets? @chesaboudin
The manner of release and what's available to these people will make all of the difference. Do they have a home to go to? Do they have any resources at all? I don't really fault people for stealing in a scenario where they literally cannot work.
