> Seventy-two percent of Empire State residents support giving judges more discretion to set bail for those accused of serious crimes — with a breakdown of 76% of Democrats, 71% of independents and 69% of Republicans, according to the Siena College poll.

Correct me if I' wrong, but didn't the evidence show that giving judges "discretion" actually leads to more violent criminals getting out on bail. Just make the rules tougher and have judges enforce them.