From the sociological standpoint, what is interesting about the moral panic about crime occurring in Canada in recent years?
A) Most criminals do not prey on people randomly.
B) Criminals are becoming increasingly selective about who their targets will be.
C) The overall crime rate has been decreasing.
D) Violent crimes have been increasing while property crimes have been decreasing.

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The moral panic about crime in Canada is interesting sociologically because it persists despite the overall crime rate decreasing. This discrepancy suggests that public perception and fear of crime may not align with actual crime trends.

From the Sociological Standpoint, What Is Interesting About the Moral