The reason we have a "catch and release" policy with criminals is that there is no jail space to keep them behind bars. Jail space is the No. 1 problem affecting our No. 1 issue: crime. But according to a news story the other day, Rich McKeown didn't bother to vote in the recent jail bond election, even though he was already a declared candidate for mayor.

McKeown says crime is his top issue, but he didn't do anything about it when he had the chance. People say he has no record. Well, on this issue he does, and it is decisive.Christy Martinez

Salt Lake City

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