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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Between anecdata from people who had bad things happen to them once and news programs trying to sell ads by emphasizing crime and mayhem, it's no wonder people feel scared all the time. 
"Lock your doors, the Honduran migrant caravan is coming for you!"
"I knew a guy who's brother got robbed by a Honduran once. You really should lock your doors. And get a gun!"[/quote]

I'm honestly confused by your post. Are you saying that locking your doors at night is equivalent to being a dirtbag Trump supporter? [/quote]

Nope. Just trying to say that I think everyone is a lot more scared by the world than the real risks justify. The relentless and obviously cynical media coverage of this caravan is a somewhat extreme example of the dynamic that contributes to this fear. Crime is at a fairly low ebb historically, but to hear people talk, you'd think the good old days were safer and we live in Troubled Times. Kids are probably safer than ever but people won't let them play unattended for fear that they'll get abducted or molested.  [/quote]

If you don't take a simple step to reduce an already low probability of being a victim, then you are stupid and irresponsible.

Also, you have to multiply the low probability by the severity of the potential outcome.

For example, if you leave your car door open and someone steals a few dollars in change, no big deal.

But, if you leave your front door open and you are beaten and raped, then it is a big deal and you'll wish you tried harder to avoid it.[/quote]

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