Oh, wait, it's not? Killing is still illegal? Huh.

I shouldn't need the sarcasm thingy here.

Do the parents show up at parent/teacher conferences carrying weapons too?

"Over the last year, Iowa's violent crime rate ticked up by 13.9%, more than double the national increase. The increase in violence was led by homicide. There were 111 murders committed in Iowa in 2020, an 85% increase from the 60 murders reported in the state in 2019."

https://www.thecentersquare.com/iowa/how-the-violent-crime-rate-in-iowa-compares-to-other-states/article_d8b85da9-4498-5910-97b4-f3447dcdffed.html

Chris Hayes/MSNBC is covering the rise in crime in Red states compared to Blue states. OK is at 9% while CA is 6% and NY almost 5%. Of course the GQP states do not acknowledge this and lie about it instead. My, my, what a surprise.

Crime is one of their 5 big talking points for the election. Along with the economy, the border, parental rights and something else.

I only listened for a few minutes. Not good for my blood pressure.

I cannot take much these days before I change the channel. My mental health needs to remain intact. Thank Dog for the "mute" button on my remote control. I think I am wearing it out.