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Crime Quote by Ethan Brown

“The thing that's depressing is I think that the crime is becoming more concentrated and we are moving very quickly towards a two-class society. Income and equality are both becoming gigantic issues. There is less and less money for the states and localities for anti crime programs because we have…” quote by Ethan Brown
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“The thing that's depressing is I think that the crime is becoming more concentrated and we are moving very quickly towards a two-class society. Income and equality are both becoming gigantic issues. There is less and less money for the states and localities for anti crime programs because we have this gigantic war on terror.”

Ethan Brown

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Source Interview: Economic Commentary, 2023

He warns that crime is concentrating among the wealthy while public funds for crime prevention shrink due to the war on terror.

In simple terms: Crime is becoming a problem of the rich, while anti‑crime budgets shrink.

Key Takeaway

Address inequality to reduce crime.

Themes

social inequality public policy crime trends

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

policy analytical

When to use this quote

  • policy analysis
  • urban planning
  • social research

Key Concepts

economic disparity terrorism funding public safety

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies could rebalance resources?
  • How does wealth concentration affect crime rates?
A Different Perspective

Focusing solely on terror may neglect other crime drivers.

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