That's REALLY interesting. Do you perhaps know who conducted that study? Just curious, not questioning the validity of your comment. It would seem to absolutely fly in the face of those who believe they are cause.
It's definitely interesting to think about what a media blackout would do. How much of it should be blacked out? How would be be able to pray for those in need if we don't know what's going on?
ARe you sure there was not a corresponding drop in critical ages for violence in terms of population numbers at the same time?