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Portland residents told not to call police for help (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in American Thinker.) Portland officials were proud of themselves in 2020 when they defunded the Police Bureau by $15 million instead of increasing it by $3 million as planned. One commissioner was even upset that the council didn’t remove more from the budget. “Please take a moment to celebrate this victory, and let it fuel your fire, because we’re not done,” Commissioner Chloe Eudaly said at the time. Along with the $15 million, another $12 million was cut because … Read more

When Portland Died (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published on Front Page Mag.) For several years, Portland was the pinnacle of artistic community. Its oddball style appealed to many and drew thousands to the city. There was even a comedy series, Portlandia, that celebrated its diversity. But…those days are gone. And you can blame anyone that supported the “defund the police” campaign. A new report from Fox News reveals that the city, which was one the “crown jewel of the West Coast,” has … Read more

Crime Has Brought the City of Portland To a Standstill – So Why Isn’t Their Government Doing Something About It? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts explains how crime has ravaged the once popular city – and if there’s a solution. The “defund the police” campaign from 2020 has done far more damage than anyone has realized – and all people need to do is look west to Portland to see its effects. A new report from Fox News has revealed that the city, once considered the “crown jewel of the West Coast,” has crumbled to ruin … Read more

Portlant wants to re-fund its police (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in the American Thinker.) Portland, OR was one of the leading voices in the “Defund the Police” movement in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Politicians gave into the demands of like-minded rioters and activists and began cutting the budget of the city’s Bureau of Police. On its face, this should have been seen as a bad decision since the very people making the demands were rioting and damaging private and public property. … Read more

Portland Doesn’t Have Enough Police Officers Even for Those Willing to Pay for Their Services (By: Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in CNS News.) Nike is one of Portland, Oregon’s largest employers. The shoe manufacturer headquarters is located there and so is their flagship retail store. However, the store closed last year in the wake of the increased crime that has plagued city businesses following the George Floyd riots. In 2022, Portland had 101 homicides, which broke the record of 92 from 2021. The National Retail Federation also reported that in 2021, retailers saw an average … Read more

How many murders does Portland need before it stops spitting on police? (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in American Thinker.) Some people have to learn things the hard way.  A case in point is Portland, Oregon.  The politicians continue making poor decisions when it comes to public safety, and the city residents continue voting them back into office. Now those decisions are weighing heavily on the city, but it is going to be hard for the politicians to walk them back, particularly because they will search desperately for a way to do … Read more

Portland’s Sharp Increase In Criminal Activity Has Citizens Concerned About Their Safety – and the Government Needs To Pay Attention (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Like such cities as New York and Seattle, Portland is seeing a huge uptick in crime – and there’s just not enough police officers to keep the streets safe. Per this report from Fox News, the popular city has seen a noticeable increase in criminal activity, including theft, assault and vandalism. Nearly 6,000 cases were reported for the month of July, and August could wind up looking even worse than that. However, it appears that’s leaving … Read more

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