@Stonekettle
An "Us vs Them" model of the world.
At its core, this is bigotry.
Racism feeds off of this as well.
There is nothing good nor progressive about it.

@SECRET_ASIAN_MAN
I also don't believe in proposing solutions until you fully understand the problem.
You will probably miss or at least propose a sub-optimal solution.

@SECRET_ASIAN_MAN
I fundamentally don't believe that genetics, or mental health, is a consistent root cause of any of these issues.
It may be an influence, but not a primary one.
The problem lies elsewhere.

@corlin @JebKFan
Trust me, the retail theft issue is nation-wide. And, it is even happening in other countries.
The "open sell" format we have become used to will soon disappear as products get locked away or are shipped to your home after you make your purchase at the store.

@corlin @JebKFan
Are those issues that you call out at the heart of the problem?

Is the problem just in San Francisco?

@JebKFan @corlin
I find that the conservatives I know will always being their arguments with "in my experience..."

Nevertheless, San Francisco is getting an unfair rap for crime overall even though it has been improving or staying steady.

I think it is the type of crime.
Smash-and-Grab gangs scare the shit out of people. It's a violent mob. Nobody wants to shop where a violent mob might hurt you.

And, retailers are getting hurt badly. My wife is a retail exec. It's really bad.

@corlin
What's interesting is that the category of Burglary is historically low. But, the smash-and-grab incidents are causing people to fear going to downtown San Francisco. We're getting a bad reputation around the world. A month ago I even heard tourist in Copenhagen talking about us.

@SunAcrossWater
I agree that a certain level of despondency is being reached. And, I think kids are more susceptible to it than the more hardened adults around us.

What do you think is at the core of this condition?

@corlin
It depends upon which crime and the influence that crime has on society.
The smash-and-grab and random attacks are impacting my city and state. It might be due to the fluidity of news, but it is effecting my society.

https://www.ahdatalytics.com/dashboards/ucr/

@SECRET_ASIAN_MAN
I'd never default to that premise.
Even if there is a grain of truth in it, it is not worth getting distracted from seeking or developing solutions.

So many communities are experiencing unbridled crime.

Kids are engaging in this too easily.

While I don't know what is the solution, I have this model for the problem:

1. A sense of a personal moral bearing keeps you in check
-- When that isn't in place--
2. A fear that your community or family will abandon you
-- When that isn't in place--
3. The Law

We're at the level of The Law for many.

We need to solve the problem all the way back to #1.

@Stonekettle

We should also separate our national identity from those that govern. This is why celebrities are often considered potential candidates. Foolish from a governance perspective. But, probably a primal desire to have people you respect be those that represent your identity.

This is one reason why so many support the strong-man Trump image, and thus the man.

@Stonekettle
Governance should be boring.
Leadership is not.

The US has them all mixed together.

@Alt_Human
I did a search on GDP for US states. Vermont was the smallest.

Big news at Sephora.
They are getting a new CEO.
A woman.
Super-great decision, too.

@HiRISE
I really like these chevron dunes!

North Korea's GDP is beteen $12 and $40b.

Vermont is $34b and is the smallest of US states.

Russia is asking N. Korea for help.

##Ukraine

I propose that all politicians be tested to ensure that they have the capacity for shame.
By the time you have no shame there is no self-regulation of abuse besides the law and the threat of violence.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSwq_AIg-tE&t=245s

@th3j35t3r
As this site scales, I believe it is critical to consider its resiliency.

While I do like you to be involved with your identity, maybe it's time to transition from a monarchy to a technocracy?

I highly recommend Patland Winery.
Delicious syrah, rose and pinots.
If you are ever planning to visit Napa, let me know. They have a magical tasting venue and a stellar host.