I-2113 would make Washington safer

Among the many problems plaguing Washington now, crime is perhaps the greatest concern for citizens and communities throughout our state.

In fact, we have reached a crisis point in our state because of skyrocketing crime.

Thanks to recent state laws that restrict law-enforcement officers and weaken public safety, criminals have become more emboldened. They are acting in a more brazen manner as they commit crimes. The result is many people throughout Washington have been victims of auto theft, retail theft, burglary and other property crimes.

Making matters worse, many auto thieves use their st...