Calibre44
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I'm going to Orlando next Tuesday
Most Dangerous Cities.
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I'm going to Orlando next TuesdayTaurus 66
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Oh yeah, this is far worse than NYC, LA, Chicago, Washington DC, which aren't on the list.
The city I live near (Rochester) has a higher rate of murder, robberies and rapes than most of those on the list.Stupid List!
clemsonu0219
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South Carolina number 4 most dangerous....man didn't know that
mike101 wrote:
I do not believe in political correctness, but I will still preface my comment so as to not be misunderstood.
While I agree that gun laws, or more accurately lack there of, play a role in crime rates, there are more tangible reasons. Cultural differences and associated poverty play a very large role. The states that are the most crime free do not have large populations of minorities and are more culturally cohesive. Like wise, the multi ethnic and/or poorer states have corresponding crime problems. Some might consider such comments un PC, but the common denominator is backed up be demographics. This is one of the reasons liberal gun grabbers cannot use comparative analogies with countries like Japan when trying to show low murder rates and gun violence.
So while I agree with your point regarding gun ownership and crime, it is but one component in a complex problem that has larger socio-economic factors.
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I do not believe in political correctness, but I will still preface my comment so as to not be misunderstood.
While I agree that gun laws, or more accurately lack there of, play a role in crime rates, there are more tangible reasons. Cultural differences and associated poverty play a very large role. The states that are the most crime free do not have large populations of minorities and are more culturally cohesive. Like wise, the multi ethnic and/or poorer states have corresponding crime problems. Some might consider such comments un PC, but the common denominator is backed up be demographics. This is one of the reasons liberal gun grabbers cannot use comparative analogies with countries like Japan when trying to show low murder rates and gun violence.
So while I agree with your point regarding gun ownership and crime, it is but one component in a complex problem that has larger socio-economic factors.
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BlackDrop50
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#4 on the list. Born and raised in a violent city, so I'm not really scared of it.
LightningJoe
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I assume the departure of Katrina evacuees reduced New Orleans' ability to get on the list. On the other hand, Houston's chances have been improved.
That report is so stupidly flawed. For example, all crimes are given equal weight which means that car theft carries as many points as murder and burglary as many as rape. So it has nothing to do with "dangerous."
And there is no division in assault which means that shooting somebody a bird or shaking your fist at them or even telling some jerk that you are going to kick his arse are all as heinous as beating someone with a baseball bat, pistol whipping them or even attacking them with a knife.
The three most dangerous states are Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico...are you kidding me?
And there is no division in assault which means that shooting somebody a bird or shaking your fist at them or even telling some jerk that you are going to kick his arse are all as heinous as beating someone with a baseball bat, pistol whipping them or even attacking them with a knife.
The three most dangerous states are Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico...are you kidding me?
I love small town America, I don't recall the last murder, or rape in this town for that matter.
Last town I lived outside of we didn't have a murder in the dozen or so years I lived there, been here 6 or 7, none yet I can recall. Prolly just my forgetfulness and I did work out of state several months a year the first few.
Some idiot did spray paint on a wall around the block awhile back but it got covered pretty quick. We do have a meth head or two like I guess everywhere has.
Sure glad so many folks like to live in cities an high populated area's, so our small towns can hopefully stay like this.
Last town I lived outside of we didn't have a murder in the dozen or so years I lived there, been here 6 or 7, none yet I can recall. Prolly just my forgetfulness and I did work out of state several months a year the first few.
Some idiot did spray paint on a wall around the block awhile back but it got covered pretty quick. We do have a meth head or two like I guess everywhere has.
Sure glad so many folks like to live in cities an high populated area's, so our small towns can hopefully stay like this.
10-Ring
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Grew up in Oakland times sure have changed :banghead: -- thanks Mayor Brown
times sure have changed :banghead: -- thanks Mayor BrownOtto_McNab
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Grrr, I thought of that after I posted but was away from a computer. I guess Boston pushes Mass out of that. Funny though, Boston doesn't show up on the dangerous city list.
T.R.
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Statistics mean nothing when you're the victim. Be aware, trust Jesus, lock your doors, and know how to handle a firearm.
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hankdatank1362
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Yeah, good 'ol SC isn't as safe as I had thought. That's assuming I believe the list... which I don't.
But they were spot on with North Charleston. I've seen some ghettos in my day, but never such an open-air crack cocaine market. They delt drugs with impunity there, like kids selling lemonade by the side of the road.
But they were spot on with North Charleston. I've seen some ghettos in my day, but never such an open-air crack cocaine market. They delt drugs with impunity there, like kids selling lemonade by the side of the road.
mike101
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"But they were spot on with North Charleston. I've seen some ghettos in my day, but never such an open-air crack cocaine market. They delt drugs with impunity there, like kids selling lemonade by the side of the road."
Sounds just like North Philly. I've seen the crack dealers selling on one corner, while their buddies are being busted on the next corner, a block away. They don't even move unless the cops start coming toward them.
Sounds just like North Philly. I've seen the crack dealers selling on one corner, while their buddies are being busted on the next corner, a block away. They don't even move unless the cops start coming toward them.
SoCalShooter
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Interesting California is on there twice...I thought we were safe cause we had so many laws and no EBR's...Compton, Richmond and Oakland
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