In recent years, we’ve seen the devastating consequences of policies that reward bad behavior and disincentivize personal responsibility. From legal loopholes that encourage crime to misguided social policies that protect lawbreakers over law-abiding citizens, we’ve created a system that incentivizes destruction, chaos, and injustice.Take California’s infamous Proposition 47, which reduced penalties for thefts under $950. The intention may have been to prevent harsh punishments for petty crimes, but the result has been nothing short of catastrophic. Organized retail theft surged, with groups of “smash-and-grab” thieves ransacking stores, knowing full well that the risk of prosecution was minimal. Employees were told not to intervene to avoid liability, and businesses were lef
