It’s also a classic example of the availability heuristic.
Two notable youth crime events happened recently; therefore, youth crime must be increasing. It’s a non sequitur. But it does unfortunately work on the populace – and has since time immemorial.
I’m not saying crime is up. I’m saying high profile things are up. yes it sells news, but then again, a doctor being killed in a home invasion probably should be news.
Why? I don’t want to come across as cold but a doctor is a person. They’re the same as the rest of us.
Also i hate the term ‘home invasion’ it’s designed to incite panic. It was a robbery that turned violent when he caught the little cunts at it and went after them.
crime ain’t upticking. Reporting of crime in sensationalised ways is. The fact you went straight to the politics of it is your answer as to why.
It’s also a classic example of the availability heuristic.
Two notable youth crime events happened recently; therefore, youth crime must be increasing. It’s a non sequitur. But it does unfortunately work on the populace – and has since time immemorial.
I’m not saying crime is up. I’m saying high profile things are up. yes it sells news, but then again, a doctor being killed in a home invasion probably should be news.
Why? I don’t want to come across as cold but a doctor is a person. They’re the same as the rest of us.
Also i hate the term ‘home invasion’ it’s designed to incite panic. It was a robbery that turned violent when he caught the little cunts at it and went after them.