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> What other data do you need? Actual data. Emotional testimonials are a terrible way to set public policy. See also the security theatre we've instituted in o
by AlexandrB 5y ago
> What other data do you need?
Actual data. Emotional testimonials are a terrible way to set public policy. See also the security theatre we've instituted in our airports since 9/11. Going off of people's self-reported experiences is how you get policy driven by mass hysteria like the "Satanic Panic"[1].
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satanic_panic https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satanic_panic
- diogenescynic 5y agoWhy do we have to argue when we can just use Google? The data backs up what he is saying: >8 Out of 10 Residents Believe Crime Has Gotten Worse in San Francisco; Vast Majority Support Increasing Police Officers and Expanding Police Work https://sfchamber.com/new-polling-shows-that-8-out-of-10-residents-believe-crime-has-gotten-worse-in-san-francisco-vast-majority-support-increasing-police-officers-and-expanding-police-work/ https://sfchamber.com/new-polling-shows-that-8-out-of-10-res...