Cars Are Too Easy to Steal

Car thefts in Milwaukee have tripled in the last two years amid a broader descent into public disorder. But rather than chase down the thieves, Democratic aldermen want to sue Kia and Hyundai for making cars that the politicians say are too easy to steal.

More than 10,000 car thefts were reported in Milwaukee last year. About half of those arrested are juveniles age 16 and older, many of whom post their joyrides on social media. When public schools shut down, teens find non-gainful employment. Yet former mayor Tom Barrett, who left office in December, said that only about 2% are prosecuted.

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