> Minneapolis had the distinction of having one of the highest rape rates for > major cities in the United States for several years.
Here is where the reliability of crime statistics comes into play. Sexual assault is one of the most underreported crimes there are. Thus, just because we have more reports of rape in Minneapolis, that doesn't mean the actual incidence of rape is higher here. We may simply do a better job of collecting data. I would need to see more information before I would believe that we were the rape capital of the country. Considering how the incentives stack up with regards to collecting crime data (collect more accurate data and your apparent crime rate goes up, and who wants that?), crime statistucs need to be understood in context. === Nathan Hunstad CARAG Minneapolis, MN (651) 489-9107 -- Home PGP DH/DSS public key -- http://www.angelfire.com/mn/freakpower/nhpubkey.txt ________________________________________________ Do you Gonzo?! http://www.angelfire.com/mn/freakpower REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
