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Decent People, Bad Institutions
By: Bill Glod
Consider the following: a major United States city has witnessed a recent upswing in violent crime. Generally, U.S. crime levels are still much lower than their peak in the early 90’s, but many residents perceive their city has descended into a hellscape not unlike the New York City featured in the movie Death Wish, where a stroll down any block risks violent assault or battery.