Lead wasn’t just in the paint. It was in the gasoline – and hence in the air. There was a strong correlation between lead in gasoline, and violence 15 or 20 years later – especially in urban areas, which, unsurprisingly, had a lot more cars in a much smaller area. It started phasing out in the 70s – and violent crime has been on a steady decline since the early 90s.
Farside99 about 6 years ago
Back in the days of lead paint, I assume???
Egrayjames about 6 years ago
I really don’t get this. Maybe because I remember eating lead paint and caulk as a kid. We were poor.
Cerabooge about 6 years ago
Lead wasn’t just in the paint. It was in the gasoline – and hence in the air. There was a strong correlation between lead in gasoline, and violence 15 or 20 years later – especially in urban areas, which, unsurprisingly, had a lot more cars in a much smaller area. It started phasing out in the 70s – and violent crime has been on a steady decline since the early 90s.
sandpiper about 6 years ago
@fivestring65: I agree. That’s co-o-o-o-l-d
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs about 6 years ago
There but for the grace of chelants go I.
redback about 6 years ago
ok, lead paint. I still don’t get it
William Taylor about 6 years ago
Makes no sense.
GiantShetlandPony about 6 years ago
Better to love and lose, than marry the jerk.