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I think the trend might be more permanent simply because it seems a result of a lot of chickens coming home to roost. I’m moving more conservative in a lot of areas simply because I can literally see what the results are of all of these policies. I’m less tolerant of socially deviant behavior simply because it’s not only gone off the rails, but recruiting has gone from a much mocked urban legend to obviously true in 20 years. I’m also much more law and order simply because I’ve seen enough people form shoplifting gangs in broad daylight (fortunately by videos) that I’m in favor of lowering the felony dollar limit.
They accelerated too much, I suppose.
I remember when there was just as much concern about grooming and pedophilia but it was all allegedly taking place among priests and boy scout leaders. Now there's just as much panic but it's aimed at progressive mileus.
Was this concern unjustified?
I don't know, but I'm curious about the overlap between people who believe yes there were a ton of groomers in those "spaces" and now there are a ton of groomers at drag shows etc. Who is on record as being consistent in being alarmed all throughout?
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