26.6 murders per 100k in 2024 is neither empty nor idiotic. It's distressing. Why don't you compare that to peer cities around the world and see how it stacks up. You're right that I don't need dramatic effect; it's terrible on its own.

You seem to be very invested in the idea that cities like Baltimore, St. Louis, or New Orleans have it worse. You're right. What relevance does it have?