Misdemeanors are races

NBC argues that it shouldn’t be a crime to punch someone in the face, or drive while intoxicated. Because racism an sheeit. They declare that we should decriminalize all non-violent misdemeanors. Just so we are clear, the following are all non-violent misdemeanors under Florida law:

• Stalking
• Disorderly conduct
• Driving under the Influence (DUI)
• Driving on a Suspended License (DWLS)
• Prowling
• Prostitution
• Petty theft
• Possession of Marijuana
• Menacing
• Forgery
• Theft of property
• Vandalism
• Reckless Driving
• Harassing Phone Calls
• Luring or enticing a child under 12 into a vehicle or structure
• Carrying a concealed weapon without a permit
• Open carry of a weapon or firearm
• CCW holder carrying a firearm into a prohibited location
• Brandishing a weapon or firearm
• Leaving an unsecured firearm within reach of a minor
• Discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling, within a residential area, or over a road
• Use of a firearm while intoxicated
• Throwing a bomb or other destructive device
• Furnishing weapons to minors

This will actually result in more felony convictions, because many of these misdemeanors are used in plea deals to allow criminals charged with felonies to plead guilty to misdemeanors. If those are off the table, then the felony is the only option remaining.