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I cannot believe the violent crimes being committed, especially those murdering or attempting to murder girlfriends or boyfriends (Jodi A.), or their own children (Casey A.). Here's yet another one:
I cannot believe the violent crimes being committed, especially those murdering or attempting to murder girlfriends or boyfriends (Jodi A.), or their own children (Casey A.). Here's yet another one:
Violent crime rates are at an all time low since 1950. Statistics point to the idea that the boomers, when they were younger, were probably more violent.
Why did you choose these people to represent Generation X?
Good question. All I know is that when I was growing up (I am 64, so their parental generation), these kinds of crimes by that age group were virtually unheard of. That's why I'm asking the question. I'm open to all viewpoints.
Violent crime rates are at an all time low since 1950. Statistics point to the idea that the boomers, when they were younger, were probably more violent.
Interesting. What kinds of violent crimes? Armed robberies/killings, gang killings, or violent murder of relatives and partners? It's the latter that sticks out today.
Good question. All I know is that when I was growing up (I am 64, so their parental generation), these kinds of crimes by that age group were virtually unheard of. That's why I'm asking the question. I'm open to all viewpoints.
No, they weren't unheard of...YOU just didn't hear it.
I cannot believe the violent crimes being committed, especially those murdering or attempting to murder girlfriends or boyfriends (Jodi A.), or their own children (Casey A.). Here's yet another one:
No, they weren't unheard of...YOU just didn't hear it.
I wasn't born under a rock. I grew up in a city that today is number 1 or 2 nationally for violent crime. We also had the mafia mobsters. In addition we had one of the best city dailies. I would have heard of it.
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