Discount chains are thriving, but what do they do to poor communities?

Re:Discount chains are thriving, but what do they do to poor... by ReptileMan on Tuesday June 30, 2020 @02:25AM (#23687201)

While it may not be job of the police, it is definitely in the mandate of the local government. How they achieve it is their own problem. You are owed security in the streets not by the PD, but by the mayor.

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Re:Discount chains are thriving, but what do they do to poor... by dpeck on Tuesday June 30, 2020 @10:40AM (#23690487)

Through what means?

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Re:Discount chains are thriving, but what do they do to poor... by hedora on Tuesday June 30, 2020 @12:14PM (#23691590)

Community outreach, mental health care and drug rehabilitation programs have all been proven effective at reducing violent crime.

However, education is even more effective on a per-dollar and quality of life basis.

Ohio used to have one of the best public school systems in the region.

Now, there’s a saying in Ohio: “We cut our schools so much, our neighbors are making fun of us, and out neighbors include Kentucky and West Virginia!”

The saying popped up when both those states started beating Ohio on standardized tests, if I remember right. It was partly because those states improved their schools, but largely because Ohio slashed funding.

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