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Re:SF's crime debate turns nasty by dvfjsdhgfv on Wednesday July 07, 2021 @08:23AM (#27760271)
> Can anyone comment on why San Francisco’s debate became so nasty?

Because it's related to the issue of race, and this is one of the most difficult subjects to discuss and has been so for many decades. If anything, the debate became worse.

Re:SF's crime debate turns nasty by anitil on Thursday July 08, 2021 @01:38AM (#27768757)
As a not-American, what is the racial aspect? This is a legitimate question, I only know about SF from HN, and this is the first time I've seen a reference to race.
Re:SF's crime debate turns nasty by eevilspock on Wednesday July 07, 2021 @08:30AM (#27760334)
It is only difficult because it is inconvenient.
Re:SF's crime debate turns nasty by throwaway894345 on Wednesday July 07, 2021 @08:55AM (#27760557)
I think it’s difficult because some people are deliberately poisoning the well of civil discourse in the name of “social justice” (e.g., canceling anyone who doesn’t share their exact viewpoint).