Damini
Part of the furniture
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So, today I find that my side mirror has been smashed off my car for what must be about the fourth or fifth time. It got me thinking... how much does crime bolster the economy? I've not got a great grasp of economics, so if someone could explain it out to me, that would be great. The way I see it, every time I buy a new side mirror, I'm paying tax, so the government profits. Every time I buy paint to paint over the graffiti, I'm paying tax. The two new steering locks for the car... the new side window, all those tyres I had to replace, and so on, and so forth. Over the last five years I think I'll have spent in excess of £800, fixing the fall out from crime.
So does the government actually profit from rising crime levels?
Also, does anyone bother reporting vandalism or damage to property anymore?
So does the government actually profit from rising crime levels?
Also, does anyone bother reporting vandalism or damage to property anymore?