Because it’s a ridiculous notion. National crime is at an all time low and gets lower every year. You haven’t been safer more than you are today. Mental safety is feel good progressive nonsense. If you can’t handle reality, you are eventually going to snap.
Crime isn't the only thing that impacts people's health.
- Difficulty getting insurance to see the doctor impacts peoples' safety and sense of safety.
- Fear of gaps in insurance coverage keeps people in toxic jobs where they feel unsafe.
- Many people can't get prescription medicines they need, impacting health.
- Homelessness is increasing
- Polarized political speech, including hate speech, causes legitimate anxiety, contributing to poor psychological health.
None of the above things were as big of a problem 20 years ago.
Using "crime" as a measure of unsafety only makes sense if you have access to healthcare, a stable job, and don't face discrimination.
asylteltine|2 years ago
throwaway092323|2 years ago
- Difficulty getting insurance to see the doctor impacts peoples' safety and sense of safety. - Fear of gaps in insurance coverage keeps people in toxic jobs where they feel unsafe. - Many people can't get prescription medicines they need, impacting health. - Homelessness is increasing - Polarized political speech, including hate speech, causes legitimate anxiety, contributing to poor psychological health.
None of the above things were as big of a problem 20 years ago. Using "crime" as a measure of unsafety only makes sense if you have access to healthcare, a stable job, and don't face discrimination.
local_crmdgeon|2 years ago