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> Not everyone agrees that lead did cause a drop in violence. It’s one theory Obviously. That's what we're discussing. I am simply presenting evidence to contr
by hackyhacky 1y ago
> Not everyone agrees that lead did cause a drop in violence. It’s one theory
Obviously. That's what we're discussing. I am simply presenting evidence to contradict the GP comment, which claims (falsely) that Europe did not see a drop in crime similar to the US's. The fact that Europe did see a drop a crime is not conclusive evidence of the lead-crime theory, but it leaves that possibility open.
If you have another theory, you are welcome to share it.
- firesteelrain 1y agoNot completely ruling lead out. The decline in crime across both the US and Europe does align with the phaseout of lead. Other things were happening at the same time such as changes in policing, incarceration, economic conditions, and access to mental health care. It is hard to know how much each carries in weight.