Violent Crime At 30-Year Low

American Voices

October 5, 2005 | ISSUE 41•40

Statistics indicate that the violent-crime rate in the U.S. is at its lowest point in 30 years. What do you think?

Violent crime is down largely due to the use of tasers, which when used properly, are considered not violent, but 'humorous' crimes.

Hailey Woodruff
Tailor
It's no wonder. With the unattainable standards set by violence in the media, no one wants to try to compete.

Richard Comstock
Cashier
As much as I'd like to contest this new statistic, it's just not worth being tried for 426 counts of murder.

Jackson Crow
Systems Analyst

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02.07.12 | ISSUE 48•06

Nine whooping cranes that had been following an ultralight aircraft as it guided them on their migratory route stopped when they reached Alabama, 500 miles short of the intended destination.
Florida Millionaire Adopts 42-Year-Old Girlfriend

02.06.12 | ISSUE 48•06

A 48-year-old West Palm Beach millionaire and polo club founder has adopted his 42-year-old girlfriend in an apparent bid to avoid paying out a wrongful death lawsuit.
Should Sugar Be Regulated?

02.03.12 | ISSUE 48•05

In a recent editorial in the journal Nature, researchers from the University of California–San Francisco suggested that as a toxic substance, sugar should be taxed and regulated like alcohol or tobacco.
Burmese Pythons Exterminating Everglades Mammals

02.02.12 | ISSUE 48•05

A study in the journal Proceedings Of The National Academy of Sciences links a drastic decline in raccoons and other mammals in the Florida everglades to the introduction of Burmese pythons.
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02.01.12 | ISSUE 48•05

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