>I can never figure this out. For the last four years we get monthly reports about crime and violence at the state and federal level. The statement is always the same: “Violent crime is down. Murder and rape have increased”! What does that really mean? It sure sounds rosy - “Violent crime is down”. It is apparent that murder and rape are not considered as violent. Perhaps they have a different category such as, “Expected or normal events”?
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>At the same time our Homeland Security alert status remains at Condition “Orange – elevated”, whatever that means?

Another thing also. Frequently they say that the event was an isolated event so we should'nt worry. If it's the case when should we begin to worry? when everybody begins to steal stuff.