"In 2009, the national murder rate in Canada was 1.81 homicides per 100,000 population, compared to the mid-1970s when it was around 3.0."

As I recall, the oil crisis of 1973 led to financial crises... when inflation and interest rates went nuts, people started losing their jobs and homes, couldn't afford to feed their families... I wonder what will/has happened to the rates of violent crimes since 2009. The price of food here at least tripled in less than two years. A tin of salmon I paid 77p for 3 years ago is now $4.59. Interest rate today for someone with less than $5k in a savings acoount... 0.15%. On and on ad infinitum. I think crime rates may go up.

And, no, I don't think taking a life is a deterrent for people considering such crimes... not what I said at all Happy. But, it certainly is a consideration. Ah... that's another joke/point of logic.