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To: SmokingJoe
I read somewhere that if American crime statistics are calculated with urban areas excluded, America would be near the bottom of the list worldwide; i.e. one of the safest countries in the world.
30 posted on 08/22/2026 3:29:06 PM PDT by Steely Tom ([Voter Fraud] == [Civil War])
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To: Steely Tom

The late great William Buckley once told an anecdote about a dinner party he was invited to, at which the guest of honor z a well known sociologist, made a comment to the effect that if one were to factor out the crimes committed by blacks and Hispanics, the crime rate of the US would be that of Luxembourg.


49 posted on 08/22/2026 5:28:24 PM PDT by Ban Draoi Marbh Draoi ( Gen. 12:3: a warning to all antisemites)
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To: Steely Tom

I don’t live in an urban area anymore, and I can tell you, in my experience, that what you’re saying is spot on. My latest home is considered “semi-rural”. I’m a mile from the center of our little town, but farms of various sizes are even closer than the town center. The only crime I hear about here is very petty crime.


56 posted on 08/22/2026 7:18:17 PM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TPetty)
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To: Steely Tom
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If you ever see those YouTube European liking America videos from the World Cup, one visitor from South Africa said that he couldn't walk around at midnight. He walked from his hotel to a 7-11. He said he'd would be robbed at least...

64 posted on 08/22/2026 9:02:04 PM PDT by DeplorableTrumpSupporter (FKA ConservaTeen)
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