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Most people think the U.S. crime rate is rising. They're wrong (www.nbcnews.com)
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[–] MrClayman 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Actually? That’s great news!

[–] SupraMario 4 points 11 months ago

Yep, our homicide rate was like double what it was 70s/80s but way less televised. Now with 24/7 news and social media, it makes everyone feel like it's happening 24/7/365 right down the road from their homes. The media is breeding fear into people, because that's what gets the eyes on the ads revenue.