While the comment was a little ridiculous, it's not completely out there. Liberals = criminal rights. Conservative = victims rights.
Liberals feel sympathy for criminals. They're more concerned with why someone chooses to murder or steal or rape rather then bringing about justice. They think only rich white men should go t jail because they have no reason for committing a crime. Liberals think people should go to jail based on their motivation. They support extended sentences for "hate crimes.
Conservatives believe crime shouldn't pay. They believe all criminals should be punished regardless of race gender wealth etc. They say no to liberals giving citizens rights to non-citizens regardless of race gender wealth etc etc.
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