We need a forum on Crime….and here’s why

[Lisa558]

Election season is in full swing, and there are separate forums for two of the top three issues that weigh on voters’ minds: 1) The economy, and 2) Immigration (mostly illegal). There is, however, no separate forum for the third top issue, which is 3) Crime, which the majority (according to the Pew study linked below) are concerned about.

Given the skyrocketing rate of crime, and that it is among the top three issues of concern for voters, why should only the first two get a separate forum and not the third?

State of the Union 2024: Where Americans stand on the economy, immigration and other key issues

Ahead of President Joe Biden's third State of the Union address Americans are focused on the health of the economy and immigration.

www.pewresearch.org

 

[Moonglow]

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[wamose]

If violent crime is declining, it's because it isn't being reported, not because it isn't happening. MAGA

 

[Moonglow]

In yer wet wild dreams, homeboy.

If violent crime is declining, it's because it isn't being reported, not because it isn't happening. MAGA

 

[Woodznutz]

There is a curious response in America to reports that certain problems are in decline. That is that we no longer have to worry about them. If crime declines a few percent we think, "Well, I'm sure glad we've solved the crime problem, now I can sleep better at night." This regardless of an ongoing serious crime problem, albeit fractionally smaller. I think it's the "stock market effect" in that any good or bad news, no matter how small results in a response all out of proportion to that news.

 

[wamose]

In yer wet wild dreams, homeboy.

You have wet dreams over crime? That's a new one, sicko. MAGA

 

[Moonglow]

You have wet dreams over crime? That's a new one, sicko. MAGA

Your inability to absorb the data due to a serious bromance with a smelly, fat, orange makeup wearing man in diapers leads me to believe you are not in control of yer facilities.

 

[1srelluc]

There is already a Law and Justice System sub-forum.

 

[Woodznutz]

Election season is in full swing, and there are separate forums for two of the top three issues that weigh on voters’ minds: 1) The economy, and 2) Immigration (mostly illegal). There is, however, no separate forum for the third top issue, which is 3) Crime, which the majority (according to the Pew study linked below) are concerned about.

Given the skyrocketing rate of crime, and that it is among the top three issues of concern for voters, why should only the first two get a separate forum and not the third?

State of the Union 2024: Where Americans stand on the economy, immigration and other key issues

Ahead of President Joe Biden's third State of the Union address Americans are focused on the health of the economy and immigration.

www.pewresearch.org

The crime issue is a sticky one. Americans are hooked on drugs, which is connected to a huge majority of crimes, from petty theft to murder. However, to address these crimes users and addicts must be held responsible. This is politically dangerous as lawmakers would face severe backlash at the polls for even suggesting measures to deal with them. Americans love their drugs and drug use is woven into the fabric of the nation. Start pulling threads and whole garment might come undone.

 

[Woodznutz]

There is already a Law and Justice System sub-forum.

Drug use and addiction is the "third rail" of the topics discussed there.

 

[Moonglow]

The crime issue is a sticky one. Americans are hooked on drugs, which is connected to a huge majority of crimes, from petty theft to murder. However, to address these crimes users and addicts must be held responsible. This is politically dangerous as lawmakers would face severe backlash at the polls for even suggesting measures to deal with them. Americans love their drugs and drug use is woven into the fabric of the nation. Start pulling threads and whole garment might come undone.

But once you are a senior drugs are ok to use.

 

[Woodznutz]

But once you are a senior drugs are ok to use.

Sure, as long as you don't pay for them. It's the drug money that causes most of the problems. Users and addicts commit petty crimes to obtain drugs. Dealers commit murder over the money.

 

[Moonglow]

Sure, as long as you don't pay for them. It's the drug money that causes most of the problems. Users and addicts commit petty crimes to obtain drugs. Dealers commit murder over the money.

I did it the old fashioned way, I earned it when I used drugs and alcohol before being a senior citizen
I never did get around to killing anyone when I dealt, I guess I was doing it wrong according to yer operations.

 

[Woodznutz]

I did it the old fashioned way, I earned it when I used drugs and alcohol before being a senior citizen
I never did get around to killing anyone when I dealt, I guess I was doing it wrong according to yer operations.

Who did you get your drugs from?

 

[Moonglow]

Who did you get your drugs from?

Other dealers, you know, I have money they sell large quantities kinda guys and gals.

 

[Woodznutz]

Other dealers, you know, I have money they sell large quantities kinda guys and gals.

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[White 6]

Drug use and addiction is the "third rail" of the topics discussed there.

How so?

 

[Moonglow]

How so?

Because he said so.

 

[Woodznutz]

How so?

It's the low-hanging fruit that law enforcement won't touch. In fact legislators across the country want to make drug use legal (most of their supporters must be users). See my comments at the bottom of my posts.

 

[wamose]

Other dealers, you know, I have money they sell large quantities kinda guys and gals.

Did dealing drugs fuck you up or were you always this way?