Law and order

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	To oppose or discuss a nomination, please go to CZ:Proposed for deletion and follow the instructions. For the monthly nomination lists, see Category:Articles for deletion. "Law and order" commonly denotes a category of political rhetoric]] that emphasize on public safety and strong law enforcement]] to reduce crime]]. Politicians who espouse to "law and order" typically support toughening of penalties and lengthening of imprisonment on violent and drug crimes, and oppose rehabilitation]] of criminals as an alternative of incarceration]]. Most also support the use of capital punishment]]. In elections, they generally appeal to voters who are either conservatism|conservative]] or populism|populist]], and in areas with high crime rates their rhetoric has often been effective. One example of advocates of law and order politics in the United States is Bill O'Reilly]]. Critics of law and order politics often point out that the tough on crime mentality often fuels police brutality]] and over-harsh criminal codes. Long prison terms cause prison overpopulation. There are also concerns on the right of the accused (due process]]) being damaged in a society where law and order politics prevails. References http://wcr.sonoma.edu/v5n1/loo.htm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/vote_2005/issues/4402299.stm