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Why Switzerland Has Lowest Crime Rate...
Wyatt Earp
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My gues is because EVERYONE HAS A GUN!!!
+100
Agreed, ours would go down here as well if everyone had a gun. Bad guys would think twice if they thought they would die today.
Surely it is because they have socialised medicine and have refused to oppose tyrranies such as National Socialism.
Yeah and, my Powerstroke gets 15 mpg because Hondas get 30. It's goofy, one has nothing to do with the other. Maybe you missed all the mention of guns in the video.
The Alps are a deterrent, but are not impassible. Yes, a determined person can enter the country illegally, but he will soon leave because he can't do anything or earn any money.
Neal
Surely it is because they have socialised medicine and have refused to oppose tyrranies such as National Socialism.
Refused to oppose National Socialism? They supported it.
Btw, that is NOT why Switzerland has lowest crime rate, if it even does.
Oh, well since you supported your opinion with great detail and reason, I guess I am forced to change my opinion.
No minorities is a big plus. Now, before you call me racist, I am not picking on a race, I am just pointing out that removing ethnic diversity can reduce social tensions, eliminate ghettos, etc. that can result in increased crime.
There are few countries on the planet, that small, with so much ethnic diversity. Every Canton is a minority and speak one of four different languages, often all four.
Just saying, removing the ethnic diversity from Switzerland, seems like a profound statement.
It is more like the enemy of your enemy is your friend type of thing, a diverse group who has banded together for mutual defense and manage to work together for the public good.
Also one of the most heavily fortified places on the planet. They do a good job of hiding it, they don't want to upset the tourist. I did a tour once and was amazed what they managed to hide in plain sight.
quote:Originally posted by 45forme
No minorities is a big plus. Now, before you call me racist, I am not picking on a race, I am just pointing out that removing ethnic diversity can reduce social tensions, eliminate ghettos, etc. that can result in increased crime.
There are few countries on the planet, that small, with so much ethnic diversity. Every Canton is a minority and speak one of four different languages, often all four.
Just saying, removing the ethnic diversity from Switzerland, seems like a profound statement.
It is more like the enemy of your enemy is your friend type of thing, a diverse group who has banded together for mutual defense and manage to work together for the public good.
Also one of the most heavily fortified places on the planet. They do a good job of hiding it, they don't want to upset the tourist. I did a tour once and was amazed what they managed to hide in plain sight.
I'm definitely not an expert, but most Swiss seem white to me. Maybe I got caught up in PC language when I said 'ethnic diversity'. I meant simply: One race makes for less crime. Nothing more, not making a point about Switzerland. 'removing' was used only as a hypothetical condition, not an accusation of previous actions. [;)]
quote:Originally posted by Rockatansky
Btw, that is NOT why Switzerland has lowest crime rate, if it even does.
Oh, well since you supported your opinion with great detail and reason, I guess I am forced to change my opinion.
You wouldn't understand reasoning. Besides, it's not my opinion, and it's not an opinion at all, but a conclusion derived from extensive research, but you wouldn't know anything about it.
quote:Originally posted by Rockatansky
Btw, that is NOT why Switzerland has lowest crime rate, if it even does.
Oh, well since you supported your opinion with great detail and reason, I guess I am forced to change my opinion.
That is funny as all get out! [:D][:D][:D]
No, not your brand of reasoning.
quote:Besides, it's not my opinion, and it's not an opinion at all, but a conclusion derived from extensive research, but you wouldn't know anything about it.
Huh??? Uh, ya wanna have another crack at that one? Your opinion is not really your opinion because it's not an opinion at all?
So let me see if I have this straight, Rocky. You have done extensive research on the cause of Switzerland's low crime rate? Well, in that case, why are you wasting time with your non-opinion when you can simply support your position by showing us your research into the subject?
On the other hand, you could just be making the whole thing up because you're truthfully pretty confused about most things, and Switzerland's low crime rate is just another on that long list, no?
Keep on dreaming.!
I like the Swiss idea of mandatory military training for most males, and keeping personal weapons at home, but I honestly don't see how this reduces crime.