Crime in the CV

[KC6ZLV]

Originally Posted by Lifeshadower

Agreed.

Many of the things that go on in the Central Valley aren't really unique to the Central Valley, but rather a result of a change in rural American society. When you have a large, relatively youthful workforce without any prospects for work, you have an increase of crime. It can be seen in Appalachia, the Mississippi Delta, Eastern Washington, and the Central Valley of California.

Frankly, we have come at a point in society where the city may actually be safer than the rural areas of the US, given the rampant alcoholism rates and drug usage among the adult population, which has a propensity to lead to more crime.

Now, some may cite the lower crime rates of rural areas in the Midwest, such as Iowa or Kansas, but given that a huge chunk of those rural counties are simply becoming depopulated of young, able-bodied people for the city, it's pretty clear why.

If the above is too long to read: BOREDOM = STUPIDITY! That was true 3000 years ago, and that is true today.

But it isn't just a rural problem. Google "copper thefts" and add the name of any city (to pull up regional media) and you will find most of it is occurring in urbanized areas, and not always in the poor areas of the respective metro area. Clovis has been experiencing a lot of copper thefts from streetlights and utilities, and that is about as middle-class and middle of the road as any place in Fresno County.

[KC6ZLV]

Originally Posted by BVitamin

Peope stealing metal in SJV has been going on for some time now, Metal theft plays major role in rural crime wave. I don't believe it is something recent that just happened due to 'the economy'.

The economy is definately part of it. The other variables in the equation is that they aren't held accountable for it. Chances are if you call the police telling them someone appears to be interested in stealing copper wire from the street lights your call is going to be dismissed as "low priority."

[1AngryTaxPayer]

Originally Posted by KC6ZLV

This isn't a problem that is unique to California, the San Joaquin Valley, or any other sub-region. While it is worse in some areas than others, it is a problem across the country and a lot of it has to do with regional economics. If there aren't any viable opportunities available in an area it makes crime a very attractive alternative when it comes to making money.

The land of opportunity, git u sum.

[ZhugeLiang]

Originally Posted by CAVA1990

Well you treat people like second class citizens, exploit them, and that's what you're going to get. Just be glad they've not yet been organized by a Castro, Mao, Ortega, or Mussolini. At some point that will happen.

Originally Posted by Malloric

I'd worry more about what's going on in Wall St. than what a couple two-bit copper thieves are stealing. The author is a big supporter of Iraq and Afghanistan, and wants us to go put troops on the ground in Iran. None of that excuses what desperate people are willing to do, but it pales in comparison to the hundreds of billions of dollars spent on those wars, money which we borrowed. There are simply bigger fish to fry. If the Catholic church spent more time, energy, and resources trying to help people and less trying to cover up that it habitual likes to abuse children, maybe it might have a little more sanctity. Just saying. Not that that justifies stealing, but if you're going to steal from someone, why not a bunch of pedophiles and pedophile-protectors? In my moral book, covering up child molestation to save your skin and protect your precious reputation at the expense of the victims is a more serious offense than stealing a few trinkets.

These have what to do with the topic?

[Bulldogdad]

Originally Posted by 1AngryTaxPayer

The land of opportunity, git u sum.

Sums up the Central Valley quite nicely. Dont cha tink?

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