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>If I ran into a problem, I could knock on any random neighbor's door, and 1. wouldn't get kidnapped or murdered

Crime is much lower now than the past.



That's why I said "perception". People believe kids are going to get kidnapped or murdered, even though the crime statistics don't bear this out, therefore they don't think knocking on a random door is OK anymore.


So why does the truth not change people's perceptions?


TV and movies reinforce the misconception. News is also global.




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