[Eric Pode of Croydon]

Today is not like it was years ago.

Yep, mostly because we have the 24/7 "news" business devoted to making us as terrified as possible.

[Conscience of a Conservative]

Today is not like it was years ago.

Yep, mostly because we have the 24/7 "news" business devoted to making us as terrified as possible.

Exactly! Violent crime is actually significantly down as compared to the "good ol' days." People are just more frightened.