What's bothersome is that our guardians of morality do not offer any principles to explain why some people's lives are harmed or destroyed and others' lives are not.
It's estimated about half of cases involve alcohol consumption by perpetrator, victim or both. Note that stat, plus people's stories – and a certain song.
Clustering more closely and increasing the density of our cities will leave space for the rest of life to have a fighting chance. It's a bold vision, but the stakes are great.
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