You can point out these problems, but the legal system is not interested because there is more money to be made by catering to the perps.

While crime always exists, these recessionary times provide even more challenges. When people cannot feed their families and are losing their homes; are being fired for no "cause", have been unemployed for months on end with no relief in sight... these are triggers for violence. If you or someone you know are in this situation and if you fear violent behavior, get help immediately. Although in some situations, life may seem hopeless... know that no matter how economically bad the situation is... it will pass eventually and life will be good again.