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Crime Statistics: Whites Commit 3 Times More Crimes Than Blacks — So Why Aren’t There Far More Caucasians In Prison?
By Antonio J. NewellAccording to FBI statistics, White Americans commit nearly three times more crimes than Black Americans. Yet, Blacks make up nearly half the prison population. Why?
It’s a logical question, is it not? When it comes to the issue of justice in America, crime is crime, right?
Well, there’s the “per capita” argument.
Why does “per capita” matter?
In short, concerning crime sentencing, it doesn’t.
Crime Statistics: Whites Commit 3 Times More Crimes Than Blacks — So Why Aren’t There Far More Caucasians In Prison?
According to FBI statistics, White Americans commit nearly three times more crimes than Black Americans. Yet, Blacks make up nearly half the prison population. Why? It’s a logical question, is it not? When it comes to the issue of justice in America, crime is crime, right? Well, there’s the “per...