> Is crime low because everyone is so well off Apparently it's a controversial statement for some folks, but yes, having good material conditions basically mak

> Is crime low because everyone is so well off Apparently it's a controversial statement for some folks, but yes, having good material conditions basically makes it stupid to commit crimes. Why would you risk your life or your freedom for some quick bucks when you can enjoy social comfort and 5 weeks of guaranteed vacations per year? You can thank trade unions for that lifestyle. They fought very hard until very recently. Nowadays it's getting tougher for them and for all of us for sure...