the issue is that producing stark declines in crime and public disorder is generally not reported on, but that any instance of violence is given sensational coverage, so that the perception is of growing crime even when american cities are safer than ever

"Washington has become the court of Nero, an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers, and a jester high on ketamine in charge of purging the civil service.

This is a tragedy for the free world, but it is first and foremost a tragedy for the United States."