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by irishcoffee 16 days ago
The murder risk in cities like Baltimore, NYC, and Chicago have nothing to do with cars.
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Except the motor vehicle death rate in NYC is 1/5 of the national average and the nationwide motor vehicle death rate is higher than the NYC murder rate by around 3x.
A terrifying home invasion murder is such a world of difference from dying in a car accident. Comparing the two just ignores basic human psychology.
Majority of murders are among people who know each other. Partner violence, friends killing friends or street deal violence.

Home invasion murder is super rare.

Daww, a bonafide strawman.