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Almost like the cost of living is unachievable for those on the lowest wages.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago

Oh there's always a mix of reasons. Nothing is 100% but an increase in crimes is usually nearly correlated with financial hardship.

Plenty will be stealing to fund vices. That doesn't change.