Ohhh Dallas. Okay so. Today in the Dallas Morning News there was an article on Burglary rates in the city of Dallas. Here's the link - Burglary It's totally worth the read, especially if you need a little laugh. If you dont want to read it, I have summarized it below. My description is a little funnier though! (read: for exact numbers and more clarification you might want to read the actual article.)Enjoy.
Basically, the article talks about how Dallas, the # 1 big city of reported crime, is trying to reduce their burglary rates this year. It has come to the attention of Dallas officials that there are way too many false reports getting into the system. People are filing false reports for various reasons such as mental illness, and to commit insurance fraud. Also, there is a big problem with figuring out what constitutes a burglary and what does not. Police are reporting instances other than burglaries under the title of burglaries. For instance, a man breaks into a woman's house, and rifles through her panty drawer, but doesn't steal anything. In the past, some officers would have filed this offense under burglary instead of creepy panty-sniffer that trespasses. From what the article states, it sounds like Dallas officials are cracking down on crime because they are tired of being # 1 in that department. Now the force can take information and investigate it further before filing it. Hrrrm...Isn't that what they are supposed to do anyway?
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Political Typology. Where do i fit in?
Apparently I am Liberal. Who knew! Kidding! I had assumed so anyway, but now that the interweb tells me I am, who am I to argue? I do not have much experience in the way of Politics, and it really doesn't interest me that much. I'm taking this class, yes...because i have to, BUT during this semester I hope to gain some insight into this wonderful state that I now call home, and maybe become a little more interested/active in politics. Here is the overview of my political ideology. Thanks for reading!
Liberal
Based on your answers to the questionnaire, you most closely resemble survey respondents within the Liberal typology group. This does not mean that you necessarily fit every group characteristic or agree with the group on all issues.
Liberals represent 17 percent of the American public, and 19 percent of registered voters.
Basic DescriptionThis group has nearly doubled in proportion since 1999, Liberals now comprise the largest share of Democrats and is the single largest of the nine Typology groups. They are the most opposed to an assertive foreign policy, the most secular, and take the most liberal views on social issues such as homosexuality, abortion, and censorship. They differ from other Democratic groups in that they are strongly pro-environment and pro-immigration, issues which are more controversial among Conservative and Disadvantaged Democrats.
Defining ValuesStrongest preference for diplomacy over use of military force. Pro-choice, supportive of gay marriage and strongly favor environmental protection. Low participation in religious activities. Most sympathetic of any group to immigrants as well as labor unions, and most opposed to the anti-terrorism Patriot Act.
Who They AreMost (62%) identify themselves as liberal. Predominantly white (83%), most highly educated group (49% have a college degree or more), and youngest group after Bystanders. Least religious group in typology: 43% report they seldom or never attend religious services; nearly a quarter (22%) are seculars. More than one-third never married (36%). Largest group residing in urban areas (42%) and in the western half the country (34%). Wealthiest Democratic group (41% earn at least $75,000).
Lifestyle NotesLargest group to have been born (or whose parents were born) outside of the U.S. or Canada (20%). Least likely to report having a gun at home (23%) or attending bible study or prayer group meetings (13%).
2004 ElectionBush 2%, Kerry 81%
Party ID59% Democrat; 40% Independent/No Preference, 1% Republican (92% Dem/Lean Dem)
Media UseLiberals are second only to Enterprisers in following news about government and public affairs most of the time (60%). Liberals’ use of the internet to get news is the highest among all groups (37%).
Liberal
Based on your answers to the questionnaire, you most closely resemble survey respondents within the Liberal typology group. This does not mean that you necessarily fit every group characteristic or agree with the group on all issues.
Liberals represent 17 percent of the American public, and 19 percent of registered voters.
Basic DescriptionThis group has nearly doubled in proportion since 1999, Liberals now comprise the largest share of Democrats and is the single largest of the nine Typology groups. They are the most opposed to an assertive foreign policy, the most secular, and take the most liberal views on social issues such as homosexuality, abortion, and censorship. They differ from other Democratic groups in that they are strongly pro-environment and pro-immigration, issues which are more controversial among Conservative and Disadvantaged Democrats.
Defining ValuesStrongest preference for diplomacy over use of military force. Pro-choice, supportive of gay marriage and strongly favor environmental protection. Low participation in religious activities. Most sympathetic of any group to immigrants as well as labor unions, and most opposed to the anti-terrorism Patriot Act.
Who They AreMost (62%) identify themselves as liberal. Predominantly white (83%), most highly educated group (49% have a college degree or more), and youngest group after Bystanders. Least religious group in typology: 43% report they seldom or never attend religious services; nearly a quarter (22%) are seculars. More than one-third never married (36%). Largest group residing in urban areas (42%) and in the western half the country (34%). Wealthiest Democratic group (41% earn at least $75,000).
Lifestyle NotesLargest group to have been born (or whose parents were born) outside of the U.S. or Canada (20%). Least likely to report having a gun at home (23%) or attending bible study or prayer group meetings (13%).
2004 ElectionBush 2%, Kerry 81%
Party ID59% Democrat; 40% Independent/No Preference, 1% Republican (92% Dem/Lean Dem)
Media UseLiberals are second only to Enterprisers in following news about government and public affairs most of the time (60%). Liberals’ use of the internet to get news is the highest among all groups (37%).
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