Listen "Ep. 29 - Trump lowers crime in DC. Should Chicago be next?"
Episode Synopsis
Trump said he could bring down crime in DC and he did -- in a big way. Does that mean Trump should expand this strategy to other high-crime cities? Victor offers a strong argument for doing so, but then looks at the downside -- and it is significant. He also looks at why it's so unusual for a political debate to produce a clear answer so quickly.Parental pause point questions:1. What, if anything, have you heard about crime in D.C. since Trump took over? (1:43)2. Can you think of another hot button political issue that involves multiple factors? (7:42)3. Should Trump send in troops to reduce crime in Chicago? (10:47)4. Which of The Great 8 questions apply here? (16:20)5. Do you think it's right to abide by a principle even if it means that people will die? (20:22)The Great 8 questions:1. What happens next?2. Has this been tried before?3. Is there a principle involved?4. What are the trade-offs?5. What do you mean by that?6. Is this an appeal to emotion or logic?7. Am I focused on the speaker or the argument?8. What does the Bible say?