Puerto Rico managed to avoid complete default because of the creativity of its politicians and bankers, not because it suddenly discovered some extra cash or figured out how to balance its spreadsheets.
Gun control and tough-on-crime policy are two sides of the same coin. Both require a stronger police presence, and both have racially disparate outcomes.
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