57 St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones vows to 'hold the business owners accountable' for 'violence around convenience stores and gas stations' (archive.ph) posted 270 days ago by Ahaus667 270 days ago by Ahaus667 +58 / -1 37 comments share 37 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Crime is the effect of those communities
If it makes you feel better, someone recently tried making the argument that “street” culture was necessary for the economy, because apparently theft and the black market of stolen goods is how we fight poverty…
Having to constantly rebuy stolen merchandise and hire/install security measures are great for GDP. As long as number go up, everything is fine.
Ah the reverse broken windows argument.