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American public polled on issue it knows nothing about; journalist dutifully transcribes ridiculous responses

By Paul Campos

On July 10, 2021

At 9:05 am

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3/ A 57% majority of Americans say there is more violent crime now in the U.S. compared to 30 years ago; just 12% say less. (11% say the same, and 20% aren't sure.) @USATODAY @ipsosus Poll.— Susan Page (@SusanPage) July 8, 2021

Violent crime rates per 100,000 people:

1993: 747.1

2019: 379.4

Source: U.S Bureau of Justice Statistics, FBI

In an era where it takes 30 seconds to look up the actual answers to questions like this, the stenographic habits of the national media are particularly absurd.

Well, Susan, is there more violent crime now compared to 30 years ago? You're allowed to say. https://t.co/gLYFnnG61t— Jay Rosen (@jayrosen_nyu) July 9, 2021