Originally Posted by JimFromTN
Originally Posted by Bristoe
Originally Posted by JimFromTN
Originally Posted by Bristoe
Originally Posted by Valsdad
Apples and Oranges Bristoe?

Might have a little bit to do with income levels?

Birmingham

Estimated median household income in 2017: $33,553 (it was $26,735 in 2000)
Birmingham: $33,553
AL: $48,123

Estimated per capita income in 2017: $22,914 (it was $15,663 in 2000)

Read more: https://www.city-data.com/city/Birmingham-Alabama.html


Boise:
Estimated median household income in 2017: $55,943 (it was $42,432 in 2000)
Boise: $55,943
ID: $52,225

Estimated per capita income in 2017: $32,557 (it was $22,696 in 2000

Read more: http://www.city-data.com/city/Boise-City-Idaho.html

So, Birmingham household income ~ $15K less than the state average. Boise ~$3700 more than the rest of the state. Been known for years, more crime in poor areas, even in all White trailer parks.

Another thing, Birmingham is a dying city it would appear. What happened to good paying steel mill and other jobs there? Population is going down it seems

Population in 2017: 210,710 (99% urban, 1% rural). Population change since 2000: -13.2%

Boise? A growth city, jobs for everyone? 22% growth in 17 years.

Population in 2017: 226,570 (100% urban, 0% rural). Population change since 2000: +22.0%

Can it ALL be attributed to "race" as you allude to?

Well, I think if I had to live in Birmingham, a dying city in the South, with little chance for a decent paying job................I might just want to commit murder too.










Both the poverty level *and* the murder rate can be attributed to race.


In the mind of a racist at least


What's the definition of racist?


You don't think you are a racist, do you?


Jim, you have yet to define racist.

In your own words, please.


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