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Why have violent crime and homicides overall gone down in the U.S. in the past 30 years while mass shootings have seemingly gone up?
I have been thinking about something lately. Why have violent crime and homicides overall gone down in the U.S. in the past 30 years while mass shootings have seemingly gone up?
That's an interesting question. I believe that there are several factors contributing to the decrease in violent crimes and homicides overall in the U.S. One of the main reasons is the decrease in the use of illegal drugs, as it reduces the likelihood of disputes occurring. In addition, certain types of violent crimes, such as robbery and assault, are becoming less common because people are more likely to be caught and punished for these crimes.