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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsGovernancePublic SafetyVoting RightsJudicial AppointmentsJackson MississippiStates: Mississippi•••Started 4mos agoActive 3 days ago

Should the state government appoint judges and police to manage a special district within the city of Jackson?

Recent legislation expanded the state-run Capitol Police territory and created a new court with appointed judges in Jackson. Proponents argue high crime rates require direct state intervention because local leadership failed. Opponents argue this disenfranchises residents by installing unelected officials and creates a separate justice system for the majority-Black capital.

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Yes

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No, the state should support the existing local police instead of taking over

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No, this creates a separate and unequal justice system targeting the Black population

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No, appointing unelected judges disenfranchises local voters

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Yes, but judges should be elected by Jackson residents rather than appointed by the state

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Yes, the city has failed to control crime and state intervention is necessary for public safety

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No

 @BF3CWY9 from Mississippi  answered…3 days3D

No, however this affect a little bit of Jackson, MS tell Branson, MS to move the water tower or they can get sue if a tornado touches down in the radar hole. Doppel radar was there first not your thing so who is responsible for killing people; it is you; Branson,MS governor/mayor you will be paying to every victim to everyone until you move the water tower.

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