The Way it Works

The deaths immediately drew public outrage, which intensified when authorities revealed that Ramos, 21, is an illegal immigrant who managed to avoid deportation despite previous brushes with the law.

The case has put San Francisco's liberal politics to the test, setting off a debate over its sanctuary law that shields undocumented immigrants from deportation.

Set up conditions for bad things to happen.

Bad things happen.

Exploit that to get more control.

Simple to the point of elegance.

[Via John G]