Posted on 11/19/2010 12:45:10 PM PST by pabianice
Massachusetts retained its status as the most violent state in the Northeast, according to a report released Tuesday morning by public health advocates and based on statistics compiled by the FBI.
In its biennial report that studies health care trends in the state, the Massachusetts Health Council said approximately 30,000 violent crimes were committed in Massachusetts in 2009 or 456 violent crimes per 100,000 people, making it the highest per capita crime rate in the Northeast.
The report looked at the six New England states, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The violent crimes include murder, manslaughter, rape, armed robbery, and aggravated assault.
While the rates of some crimes remained the same, rape and attempted rape rose 27 percent from 2008-2009 in Massachusetts, the report found.
“We really need to do something about violence,” said Susan Servais, executive director of the Massachusetts Health Council, a non-profit, non-partisan statewide organization of more than 150 governmental and voluntary agencies.
According to the report, violent crime in Massachusetts rose by less than 1 percent over 2008.
(Excerpt) Read more at bostonherald.com ...
That’s why we MUST elect a conservative President to appoint conservative judges. Among the best things President Bush did was appoint Roberts and Alito. BRILLIANT CHOICES. However, four RATS voted against the Second Amendment. Our way of life is hanging by a thread.
We can safely agree that a number of factors come into play.
Romney is antigun.
Typical Romney falsehood: "I also was pleased to have the support of the NRA when I ran for governor."
Typical Romney falsehood: "I told you what my position was, and what I, what I did as governor; the fact that I received the endorsement of the NRA."
The truth:
Romney: "“That’s not going to make me the hero of the NRA”
Boston Herald (1994)
Romney: " “I don’t line up with the NRA.”
Boston Globe, January 14, 2007
Yes, but let’s hope we can can change course before permanent damage is done to our system.
"Roll up your sleeve and shut up!"
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