Some Sobering Statistics
I compiled this data on crime, taxes and schools today while thumbing through this weekend’s Indianapolis Star.
Car jackings – up 145%.
Homicides – up 12% (The full list is here. Warning, it is a partisan blog.)
Robberies – up 11%
Aggravated Assaults – up 34%
IPS Seniors Who Graduate and without passing the Graduation Qualifying Exam – 26% (At IPS’ worse performing high schools)
County Income Taxes – up 65%
Property Taxes – up 34% (average)
There is another number being circulated that a poll was taken that has the Mayor’s approval rating at 34%. I’m trying to track the poll down and figure out how accurate it is, but with statistics like these, I would not be surprised if it were true.
As a single, upper middle class, man with discretionary income, I can weather all this. But I really have to ask how does a working-middle class family put up with all this and not pack their bags and go.
