I would say that is not true, and would point to minority population, effectivness of law enforcement and gang activity instead. Gun control efforts have very little to do with reducing gun (ab)use, just a recreational drug control efforts have very little to do with reducing recreational drug (ab)use.
I think you're missing the point that the cost of living in South Dakota is a lot less than that in Chicago. Just the housing is a BIG part of it. Most people spend about 1/3 of their monthly income on housing.
Unlike some, I'm not going to put words ins someone else's mouth. There must be an agenda though, this is Debate Politics, not "Hey, here's some statistics I found."
The correlation I noticed was that strict gun control laws imply more crime since it is the victims who are then disarmed. Criminals pay no attention to the laws, and are thus given a distinct advantage.
Felons sentenced to a State prison in 2000 had an average sentence of 4 1/2 years but were likely to serve 55% of that sentence - or just 2 1/2 years - before release, assuming that 2000 release policies continue in effect.
But this still does not change the fact that, even though the murder was committed by 2 black teens, this does not have to be a racist murder. Until the evidence of such a reason exists, it is wrong to race-bate (not accusing you, a general observation) the case. If the murder happened due to racism we can discuss that at the appropriate time IMHO.
Yes. it's debate politics so lets debate. It's not right to say there is some 'secret agenda' going on without speaking to that agenda.
I would say that you are circling the problem rather than getting at the truth and that is a serious part of the problem in race relations today. Until everyone gathers together and admits where the problems exist rather than trotting out the familiar excuses then things will never change. Why would they?
And yet whenever someone says that those statistics prove that poverty is a driving factor, you turn it back away from any interpretation of the facts other than race. That's not honest discussion.
Well, then maybe the question should be all things being equal, why is the cost of living so much higher in a city like Chicago, as compared to a Rapid City? Could it be that policies, and taxes in a demo/progressive stronghold like Chicago drive costs up, and keep the poor from moving up?
Because there is no evidence to suggest that any of these murders were committed out of financial need. If they were without food or shelter there are facilities and help available. There was no reason to murder anyone, unless you are talking poverty of the soul.
We've been over this before and you know it. Those statistics by themselves don't prove any of what you claim.
Those statistics only prove that negroes commit disproportionate amounts of crime.
I've said what I think his position is, and he denies it. Therefore, I'm waiting for him to state what that position is rather than throwing **** at the wall to see what sticks.
I'm just going to leave that and let people judge that statement on its merits.
Black people commit more crimes is your position. Why do you think they do? What is the reason for that, in your mind?
I may have missed something other than you claiming it was a secret agenda of some sort. I haven't seen anything other than what's really going on.
So you do not debate that stats. Therefore we might start looking for possible solutions.
I, for one, don't think it's because of race. It comes down to lower incomes and less educational opportunities promote a loss of hope. The fact that these crosses fall disproportionately on minorities is also a fact.
Yes, it is a fact but I don't believe that giving out more money will solve the problem. Here's another take. Don’t Ignore Race in Christopher Lane’s Murder | TIME.com
And yet, despite the fact that George Zimmerman was having his head bashed in by Trevon Martin many jumped at the idea that it was a 'racist' murder. Why are people so quick to judge one way and not the other?
I disagree with you. If Oprah was not famous than nobody would have noticed/cared. And like it or not, discrimination is a very nasty thing. Especially if you are the victim of discrimination.
And the truth? I was not in the store, you were not in the store. Oprah felt discriminated against and maybe she was but it could be a misunderstanding due to language barriers.
But this still does not change the fact that, even though the murder was committed by 2 black teens, this does not have to be a racist murder. Until the evidence of such a reason exists, it is wrong to race-bate (not accusing you, a general observation) the case. If the murder happened due to racism we can discuss that at the appropriate time IMHO.
We have to be smart about how we spend the money. Investing in education would be a big step in the right direction, and states that fund schools locally need to do something to fix the disparities. Spur economic development by rezoning areas of the cities for the "big box" retailers. Make welfare a job rather than a handout, not having or being unable to find a job is devastating to the human psyche.
I'm just going to leave that and let people judge that statement on its merits.
Black people commit more crimes is your position. Why do you think they do? What is the reason for that, in your mind?
Sure, I can pretty easily prove it, here is a washer in Sioux Falls price, pls notice the rebate portion.You make a lot of these "absolute" assertions, without any back-up links or sources, like when declaring the bolded above. Perhaps you can go to the Lowe's website and show us that a 2X4 is roughly 25% more in Chicago, IL than in Rapid City, SD. Pick some other "everyday" items if you like (say toilet paper, soda pop or frozen pizza), that are sold and advertised (as normal prices) by the same national chain of stores in both cities.
Here is the exact same washer in Chicago:Maytag 3.6 cu ft High Efficiency Top-Load Washer (White) ENERGY STAR
Rating 4.46 out of 5 stars (516 Reviews)
$539.10
Up to $125 in Rebates
Was: $599.00
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Maytag 3.6 cu ft High Efficiency Top-Load Washer (White) ENERGY STAR
Rating 4.46 out of 5 stars (516 Reviews)
$539.10
Was: $599.00
Save 10% thru 08/27/2013
Price difference in Chicago, IL
Groceries 21%more
Housing 56%more
Utilities 5%less (Only thing labeled as less, and this is less true depending upon where in Chi you live.)
Transportation 24%more
Health Care 13%more
Poverty is worse in Chicago than NYC and Huston.You seem to say that poverty is somehow worse (more apt to "cause" crime) if those around you make more, yet have never shown that to be the case. Poverty is not "worse" in Chicago than in New York City, Dallas or Houston than yet the murder rates are different.
Because more people want to live in Chicago. Supply of land and housing units vs the demand for them causes the prices to go up. Cost of living in a major city is always higher because of market economics, not because of Democrats. That is the dumbest excuse I've ever heard.
Tell me, when Rudy Giuliani was mayor of New York, wasn't the cost of living still pretty high?
Sure, I can pretty easily prove it, here is a washer in Sioux Falls price, pls notice the rebate portion.
Here is the exact same washer in Chicago:
So they give you an additional $125 in rebates in Sioux Falls which is roughly 24% off. On top of that here is a cost of living calculator you can find on CNN Money.
Cost of Living Calculator: Compare the Cost of Living in Two Cities - CNNMoney
They didn't have Rapid City so I had to select Sioux Falls, but Rapid City has a lower cost of living than Sioux Falls.
Making $50,000 in SF comparable salary in Chicago, IL $59,062(20% diff roughly) for the same job, depending upon industry of course its actually closer to 25-30% when I was in Chicago. Granted this was five years ago.
Poverty is worse in Chicago than NYC and Huston.
Chicago poverty level is at 27% as of 2009
NYC poverty level is sitting at 19% as of 2009 (less crime than Chicago)
Dallas poverty level is at 30% as of 2009 (worse crime than Chicago btw)
Houston poverty level is at 27% as of 2009. (worse crime than Chicago)
This is the reason I laugh when people compare Chicago crime rate as somehow the worst in the nation, there are lots of other cities with much higher crime rates and higher poverty rates, IE Detroit(44% poverty rate) than Chicago. You take away the ability for people to lawfully acquire necessities and you will increase the crime rate because poverty also decreases the education level, due not being able to afford the supplies required for schools and making children work as opposed to attend school (high school/college). Which would also increase the drug abuse and not just illegal drugs.
What's to blame is that most states fund
schools locally. So the places with higher property values have better schools.
State governments can fix that, but don't.
Sure, I can pretty easily prove it, here is a washer in
Sioux Falls price, pls notice the rebate
portion.
Here is the exact same washer in Chicago:
So they give you an additional $125 in rebates in Sioux Falls which is roughly 24% off. On top of that here is a cost of living calculator you can find on CNN Money.
Cost of Living Calculator: Compare the Cost of Living in Two Cities - CNNMoney
They didn't have Rapid City so I had to select Sioux Falls, but Rapid City has a lower cost of living than Sioux Falls.
Making $50,000 in SF comparable salary in Chicago, IL $59,062(20% diff roughly) for the same job, depending upon industry of course its actually closer to 25-30% when I was in Chicago. Granted this was five years ago.
Poverty is worse in Chicago than NYC and Huston.
Chicago poverty level is at 27% as of 2009
NYC poverty level is sitting at 19% as of 2009 (less crime than Chicago)
Dallas poverty level is at 30% as of 2009 (worse crime than Chicago btw)
Houston poverty level is at 27% as of 2009. (worse crime than Chicago)
This is the reason I laugh when people compare Chicago crime rate as somehow the worst in the nation, there are lots of other cities with much higher crime rates and higher poverty rates, IE Detroit(44% poverty rate) than Chicago. You take away the ability for people to lawfully acquire necessities and you will increase the crime rate because poverty also decreases the education level, due not being able to afford the supplies required for schools and making children work as opposed to attend school (high school/college). Which would also increase the drug abuse and not just illegal drugs.
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