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Comment by bun_at_work

OP is asking for citations regarding the rise in crime you referred to. Understand - crime rates have been going down historically. Things are not getting worse, they are getting better. While that doesn't mean everything is OK yes, crime is going down. Therefore, your argument for increased surveillance because of increased crime is wrong.

In short, crime is getting better, not worse, and your argument for increased surveillance is the one given to you by those who already want increased surveillance.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_in_the_United_States

https://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2017/dec...

https://www.infoplease.com/us/crime/homicide-rate-1950-2014

parent bun_at_work 8 years ago

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