The folks at TIPP Insignts comment on the “flash mob” looting many cities including Chicago have experienced lately:
Break down in law and order is a threat to civil society. It affects everyone, to varying degrees. Even those who, in theory, support a radical shift in policing policy and the “defund-the-police” rhetoric are not immune. As the Golden/TIPP Poll reveals, there is palpable alarm across all sections of society.
The statistics they report are interesting: there is overwhelming concern about these events with Democrats and Republicans expressing equal amounts of alarm. I see a disconnect here. I wonder how it will be resolved?
They close by advising the Biden Administration to stop blaming COVID-19 and start blaming the criminals. I don’t see how that is politically possible for them at this point.
Revolving doors.
For the environment, you see.
“I don’t see how that is politically possible for them at this point.”
So true. So it will have to be Trump’s fault.
People today are more acutely aware of wealth inequality that before the Information age.
Convincing them that it’s immoral to covet the property of the idle rich is a laugh, take away the threat of arrest and prosecution and you get what you see today.
We’ve ridiculed those who teach that the meek shall inherit the earth, all that’s left is force and fortifications. The public police are vilified, expect the rise of the private police.
Especially by the leftist elite who want no truck with Law And Order, so will hire uninformed security with unmarked vehicles to safeguard their property.
These get lots of publicity but last I looked crime in general was down. Not quite getting the panic, other than people are poor at risk assessment.
Steve
https://bjs.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh236/files/media/document/cv20.pdf
Steve
The number of homicides in Chicago, adjusted for population, was the highest in history in 2021. The number of carjackings is also the highest in history. Michigan Avenue has never been looted before. And these “flash mob” lootings are a new phenomenon without an obvious solution.
Every time I see a video of the looting I say to myself, who am I going to believe, steve or my lying eyes?
Keep up with your talking points, steve. They are such excellent fodder for Joey’s sinking poll numbers.
BTW – did you know skyrocketing meat prices are good? Keeps us healthy. Spread the news…….
I have it from a reliable source (snicker) that this is simply not happening: (River North, people. River North. Mag Mile. Look them up)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xJdJMrhgz8&t=75s
In other news, steve informs us that the moon landing was made in a TV studio……..
We had no mob looting in my town. Therefore they dont exist. See, I can contribute anecdotal evidence too. Also, let me explain since there seems to be lack of reading skills. Saying that crime in general is down does not mean that it might not be up in some specific areas. Let me know if I need to put that in smaller words. I can try pictures if you want. Sports analogy? In general the Phillies sucked or were mediocre, but Harper had a great year. Wheeler too.
Steve
COVID outbreaks tend to be localized, too, don’t they?
I guess this is just a difference of opinion. I think that the rising tide of crime, even if it is localized to Chicago and other cities with bad states attorneys, is a major problem. You don’t. I would add that EVERY form of crime against persons (homicide, assault, rape, etc.) has increased here while crimes against property have decreased in number. I think that’s a form of lying with statistics for two reasons. First, it may just be that the number of reported or recorded instances of crimes against property have decreased. Police departments have incentives to under-report. Second, it may be that the number of incidents has decreased but the value of property damaged or stolen has increased. That wouldn’t show up in the crime statistics.
Meanwhile, if we aren’t going to worry about crime, let’s also not worry about “food deserts” or the absence of pharmacies in high-crime neighborhoods. When shrinkage reaches a certain level, stores go away and don’t come back.