The other 25% must be criminals, their families, and anti-American twats.
Roughly 75 percent of registered voters believe defunding police departments is either a "major" or "minor" reason for rising violent crime.
www.breitbart.com
I don't know if it is true, that defund sparked an increase in crime. I am aware violent crime such as murder and even random violent attack and muggings took a big increase in 2021, though other crimes are said to have decreased.
People believe they will not be impacted personally from experience. It has been years since I suffered a criminal loss (debit card fraud in the 90s, though I got it all back) and even longer since we suffered a direct theft from our property (bicycles, which were recovered, stolen by kids from the front yard). I have not been the subject of a violent attack since I was 21 or 22 and am now 67. Experience says I probably will not be.
I do see crime stats increasing in the small city in which I live, and that includes violent crime. I know, that police cannot protect, as when you need them, they are at least 5 minutes away. I'm not paranoid, but I do take precautions and believe all adults should. My property is well lit with motion sensing lights, fully surrounded by effective decorative privacy fencing and gates (vehicle and pedestrian) are mostly locked. Door/windows not left unlocked. Having no kids living in our home, a variety of weapons are loaded and in various places if needed. I am aware and watch my surroundings and people when out and about. Car doors are locked and only parked in light areas. I am guarded in handling where I use debit card vs. credit card, never using debit online, more than 50 miles from, and rarely carry much if any cash, unless requiring it for a specific purpose. These are all passive measures and should be practiced by all responsible adults.
Last, but not least, I took the time to become licensed to carry, continue to remain proficient with range practice, keep it locked and loaded with Federal LE personal defense round, and it goes with me pretty much wherever I go. It is still unlikely I will ever suffer an attack, but it is certain, I will not have gone down quietly with full 15 rnd magazine still in my weapon, if the EMS have to collect me from the street. Again, not paranoid, but Joe Biden and Mayor Conger cannot protect me or anybody else. As an adult, you are highly responsible for your own security and that of the people around you, that you care about. Everyone should have these attitudes.
www.theguardian.com
