bman

Im no huge fan of us being in Iraq or the middle East in general. In my opinion, we had no business there - the monies could have been better spent on fixing our ragged Immigration and Naturalization system, and our border politics which would help more in the long run than plowing over Iraq. But now that we're there I am in full favor of making a parking lot out of the entire Middle East. But thats another story. Ok so back to my topic.

I continue to hear in the news headlines about how much of a quagmire our situation in Iraq has been. Really? Hrm. I found some interesting comparitive facts that put this to the test. I will use California as an example since its total population most closely matches Iraq's overall population.

Iraq has approximately 26 million residents
California has approximately 35 million residents.
This should be close enough to get some decent comparisons.

California FACTS:
6 murders DAILY
33 rapes DAILY
10 arsons DAILY
180 armed robberies DAILY
360 violent assaults DAILY

Thats on a monthly average:
180 Murders
900 Rapes
300 Arsons
5400 Armed Robberies
10800 Violent Assaults

Think Im wrong? Check out California's own state website: http://caag.state.ca.us/cjsc/keyfacts.htm because thats where I got these numbers.

The WORST numbers I can find on crime/death rates in Iraq EVEN AFTER THE WAR BEGAN is approximately 1/2 of what California experiences.

Whoa wait a minute! How can more people be killed MONTHLY in California than in Iraq? Why have I not heard about this in the news media outlets?! I dont ever recall any headlines about the 200 or so Californians that were butchered again this month.... or the month previous.

I've said it before, I'll say it again. The only thing more evil than the 3rd world dictators is the News media itself. Amazingly.. people accept what the media says and they gladly accept it as gospel without ever asking any questions. Our largest problems are not with the world abroad but within ourselves.