In 2006, Delaware rated 24th worst in the nation in terms of crime. By 2007, the First State had risen (or dropped) to number 18. This year, Delaware's 12th-place finish comes within a gnat's whisker of reaching the top ten. We're number 3 in robbery, number 4 in rape, and number 9 in assault. How do we attack these numbers without creating a police state supported by overwhelming taxation? My first thought is that Wilmington needs a Giuliani-type fix. But then, for that it would need a real mayor. OK, on to plan B. My second, more considered observation, is that we need to free our existing police officers from enforcing "victimless" crime laws. I would much prefer that my public safety officials be available to respond to, investigate, and charge the perpetrators of rape, robbery, and assault rather than being asked to regulate seat belt use, bicycle helmet compliance, or recreational usage of marijuana. That way, instead of adding more judges , we could devo...