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Old 09-22-2012, 7:05am   #47
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Originally Posted by Thomas View Post
I don't think it's a gigantic leap to say that an uneducated individual who performs menial labor COULD be more likely than an educated person to commit a crime of desperation.

And my reasoning is this; if all you've done is flip burgers your entire life with absolutely no ambition, and virtually nothing to lose you MIGHT be more inclined to commit a crime of desperation.

Where as an educated man with a home, etc, and some ambition might think twice before sticking up a liquor store.
If you read the Cato link I provided your opinion is not supported by their findings.
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