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Most people think the U.S. crime rate is rising. They're wrong (www.nbcnews.com)

submitted 10 months ago by haxor@derp.foo to c/hackernews@derp.foo

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[–] jennwiththesea@lemmy.world 24 points 10 months ago (12 children)

I had no idea the violent crime rates had decreased to pre-pandemic levels. That's huge, and ofc none of the regular sources want to talk about something so positive.

[–] SupraMario@lemmy.world 11 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Here's one even better for you, our homicide rate is nearly half of what it was in the 70s and 80s and has been shrinking every year (pandemic being an outlier).

[–] MrClayman@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Actually? That’s great news!

[–] SupraMario@lemmy.world 4 points 10 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.

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