Subject: Re: Is New York City Really Dead?
"I mean, any murder is one murder too many....but seriously? From 1962 through 2006, there wasn't a single year when NYC had less than 500 murders; since 212, there hasn't been a single year when it's been over 500. "

Murder is hardly the single only crime being committed in this country's cities. Robbery, carjackings, shoplifting etc are all up even considering many of these lower level crimes are not only not being reported on but are also uninvestigated and/or reported on due to policy and lack of manpower constraints.