Unleashing a World of Violence: The Lockdowns' Legacy

The Lockdowns and Rising Crime Rates

During a debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, a moderator disputed Trump's assertion that crime rates were increasing. The moderator cited FBI reports suggesting that crime was actually decreasing. However, this claim seems to contradict the lived experiences of many people in the United States. Prior to the lockdowns, shoplifting wasn't as prevalent, cities weren't as dangerous, and carjacking wasn't a common threat. However, the current reality paints a different picture, with high crime rates and a declining respect for personal property.

The Reality of Crime Statistics

The FBI's statistics, like many data sets from federal agencies, are often manipulated for propaganda purposes. The Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Commerce Department have been known to release misleading information. The truth is, we haven't experienced a real economic recovery since the lockdowns. Crime rates have increased, literacy rates have decreased, trust has been eroded, and societies have been shattered.

New Data on Urban Crime

Recent data from the National Crime Victimization Survey reveals that the urban violent-crime rate has increased by 40% from 2019 to 2023. Excluding simple assault, the urban violent-crime rate has risen by 54% over the same period. This suggests that higher crime rates are becoming the new norm in American cities.

Political Division and Violence

Political division in the United States is becoming increasingly dangerous. It's no longer just about competing political signs and rallies. Assassination attempts and threats against political candidates are becoming more common. Surveys indicate that 26 million Americans believe that violence is an acceptable means to prevent Trump from regaining the presidency. This belief likely stems from the media's frequent comparisons of Trump to Hitler.

The Impact of Censorship

Censorship is a form of violence that interrupts the free flow of information. It trains the population to be quiet, fearful, and constantly stressed. Censorship is designed to shape public opinion and strengthen regime stability. It has become so pervasive that it has changed the way we interact with each other, even in private settings.

The Valorization of Violence

At the same time, we are witnessing a strange glorification of violence around the world. This is evident in Ukraine, the Middle East, London, Paris, and many American cities. The constant exposure to images of destruction and killing likely has a significant impact on public culture.

The Consequences of Violence

The decision to use violence to control the spread of the virus has had severe consequences. The standard of living has decreased, life expectancy has shortened, despair and ill-health are prevalent, and illiteracy has become widespread. The lockdowns have normalized violence as a way of life.

Bottom Line

As Frédéric Bastiat once said, "When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men in a society, over the course of time they create for themselves a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it." This is where we find ourselves today. The lockdowns have unleashed a wave of violence and suffering. It's time to acknowledge the root cause of these problems and find a way back to civilized living. What are your thoughts on this issue? Share this article with your friends and sign up for the Daily Briefing at 6pm every day.