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Originally Posted by Bear Guy
"I did a little more research into crime statistics than jrc, so that we might base our discussions on fact rather than anecdotal evidence or unsubstantiated opinions."
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You've got to wonder about "fact". Anecdotal evidence/opinion that is fresh in our collective memory can be useful, as the statistical data cited is old.
How is it that New Hampshire is reported as 48th among the States in most major crimes, but is
9th among the States in Rape -- go figure.
(I mean, really go figure).
Last summer, the
Union Leader stated that "New Hampshire was slow or neglectful" in reporting major crimes to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports.
New Hampshire's latest rape/murder victim frequented the "Hog's Trough Saloon", wore "Goth" apparel, and the only witnesses frequented the "Spider's Bite" tattoo parlor.
My read? The prison is just a symptom of the disease.
