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The hosts predict a spike in the crime rate as people are stopped from eating and providing for their families. They link Amazon's new "garage delivery" service to an anticipation of increased package theft and "anarchy." They characterize the people pushing these policies as being in a "state of hypnosis," behaving worse than Scrooge or the Grinch.
CDC data regarding gun violence rates is discussed alongside reports from range owners about a more diverse clientele. The hosts argue that high crime rates and police layoffs, rather than just political fear, are the primary drivers for minorities seeking to defend themselves.
The "stop, question, and frisk" policy saw a massive expansion under Michael Bloomberg, increasing from 100,000 stops under Rudy Giuliani to over 650,000. While the Supreme Court ruled the practice itself was not unconstitutional, the implementation was criticized for its disproportionate impact on minority communities. Proponents point to a significant drop in the New York City murder rate during this period, though critics argue the correlation does not prove causation.
The hosts explore why the Guyger case became a "ratings bonanza," noting that it contains all the elements of a perfect media tragedy: race, a female police officer, and an innocent victim. They compare the news presentation to a movie trailer, suggesting that the media provides "raw meat" to both pro-police and pro-civil rights audiences to keep them engaged. Adam Curry admits that even the "casting" of a blonde officer and an attractive victim draws people into the drama.
Talib Starks introduces the concept of "urban terrorism," citing DOJ statistics that show Black Americans account for over half of homicide offenders despite being 13% of the population. He makes a controversial comparison, stating that black-on-black murders every six months eclipse the total number of lynchings over 86 years. Mo criticizes this as a false equivalency that ignores white-on-white crime.
