Local news starts each evening with the death & robbery tally of the day! Of course the PR branch of the Chamber of Commerce, downplays these statistics, as they do the huge homeless population, high home prices, lack of jobs, poor schools, etc.
In the last five days, five people have died due to murder suicide. Robberies occur on the rate of several per day...banks, convienince stores, grocery stores, etc. Not in the "hood", but rather the suburbs.
Granted, Portland is a huge meth and dope area, with lots of "Blood and Cripps" style gangs (more than Detroit), but not all crimes are driven by drugs. Many say it is the economy. But does being poor mean your a criminal, or likely to be one? I am poor as you can get, but would never think of stealing or ripping someone off...ever!
I believe that part of the problem is that Oregon in general is soft on crime. There is a new jail that has never been used. Many criminals are repeat offenders. There are many social agencies to help the recently released ex-cons re-enter society ( a waste of funds, since most return to prison shortly after release.)
"Invite your enemies to dine on a cup of malice and a cold plate of revenge!"
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