Probably yes, but also these "stop crime" ads make people more afraid and make the police state worse. Especially "see it, say it, sorted" gives me the creeps

[–] Justas@sh.itjust.works 5 points 6 months ago

It's also a part of "no broken windows" theatre. The story says that if there's an abandoned house in the neighborhood and hooligans break one window, it must be covered up as fast as possible, otherwise, they are going to smash all the windows because they do not fear being seen anymore.

All of those traffic tickets, small fines for petty crime, etc. are designed to reinforce the idea of "we're watching you, obey the law" because if you can get away with small crimes, you will be more likely to commit more serious ones.

Personally, I don't like it, but a lot of petty government functionaries subscribe to this philosophy and that's why we can't have nice things.

[–] Moneo@lemmy.world 5 points 6 months ago (2 children)

“stop crime” ads make people more afraid and make the police state worse

Can you explain this for me?

[–] HumanPenguin@feddit.uk 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

OP is pointing out. That historically police states. (IE states where law enforcement has been given to much power).

Start by creating fear among the populace. A population with an over active idea of how common crime is. Will be more willing to support governments that control them.

[–] HeartyBeast@kbin.social 0 points 6 months ago

Which is is daft when you can simply look up the stats.

The reason there are so many posters is sure to political pressure and a marginal rise in figures https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8829ked1x3o

[–] HumanPenguin@feddit.uk 4 points 6 months ago

Agree fully with your examples.

But given the long history of refusal to address both violence to and harassment of women. Seems this is the one case where ensuring people pay attention and help. Can only be a good thing.