• fukhueson@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 month ago

      While yes, it’s most likely not a significant factor in the drop in crime:

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead–crime_hypothesis#%3A~%3Atext%3DA_2007_report_published_by%2C%25_decline_in_violent_crime".?wprov=sfla1

      Systematic reviews / meta-analysis

      The first meta-analysis of the lead-crime hypothesis was published in 2022. “The Lead-Crime Hypothesis: A Meta-Analysis”, authored by Anthony Higney, Nick Hanley, and Mirko Moro consolidates findings of 24 studies on the subject. It found that there is substantial evidence linking lead exposure to a heightened risk of criminal behavior, particularly violent crimes. This aligns with earlier research suggesting lead exposure may foster impulsive and aggressive tendencies, potential precursors to violent offenses. The study concluded that, while a correlation between declining lead pollution and declining criminality is supported by research, it is likely not a significant factor in reduced crime rates, and that the link is generally overstated in lead-crime literature.

      The study’s implications point towards the potential benefits of reducing lead exposure to decrease crime rates. Such reductions could be achieved through initiatives like removing lead from products like gasoline and paint, water pipes and enhancing lead abatement measures in schools and residences.

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      I get that you’re mad your biggest enemy has some posted positive news.

      Stay mad you fuckwit 🤡

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      Actually, even counting genocide, as much as there is right now, it is also on a decline, there used to be more. It’s harder to keep it secret now. Which makes it seem like it’s happening more, because we hear about it more, but it’s actually one of the factors that makes it less common now.

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    The problem is that the news keeps hounding the police for arrest headlines to run every night

    Like do we actually need to hear what specific crimes are being committed by complete randos every day if it isn’t changing the commute?

    What specific public interest is served by every day announcing the specific crimes that were committed that day?

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    Crimes have to be reported and accepted as crimes to be considered crimes in crime statistics.

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        Maybe. But, I’ve filed several police reports in the past couple years. Things like car break-ins, firearm brandishing on the freeway, package theft with enough info to easily catch them, etc. no one ever calls back. It’s a good thing I don’t need “god” to be good haha.

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    I’m traveling to NYC in a few weeks with my family. My parents are shocked to hear we are using the subway. I told them not to worry, I left the cat to them in my will.