Perceived Levels of Crime

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You are right. I think Social Media affords two things and together they make a very powerful potential catalyst for change. Information and Communication
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EdinWigan wrote:You are right. I think Social Media affords two things and together they make a very powerful potential catalyst for change. Information and Communication
It's also a powerful tool when used to control a population. It offers information and communication, but also propaganda and surveillance. Law enforcement strategies involving informants and disinformation (psyops) remain effective even online.

One may argue that the Khmer civilization is ready to verify sources properly, anyone remember the 2003 riots?
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I think with the current political cooperation at the top, it's unlikely that there will be any civil unrest... Rainsy's co-option to take part in government means there's no-one to riot for.
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TheGrinchSR wrote:I think with the current political cooperation at the top, it's unlikely that there will be any civil unrest... Rainsy's co-option to take part in government means there's no-one to riot for.
The civil unrest, should it occur, will be anti-govt, anti-HS, anti-yuon, not necessarily pro-Rainsy or pro-anything except perhaps 'Khmer.' Rainsy's capitulation, if that is how it is viewed (which seems to be the trend), may be an exacerbating factor rather than a calming one.
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LTO wrote:
TheGrinchSR wrote:I think with the current political cooperation at the top, it's unlikely that there will be any civil unrest... Rainsy's co-option to take part in government means there's no-one to riot for.
The civil unrest, should it occur, will be anti-govt, anti-HS, anti-yuon, not necessarily pro-Rainsy or pro-anything except perhaps 'Khmer.' Rainsy's capitulation, if that is how it is viewed (which seems to be the trend), may be an exacerbating factor rather than a calming one.
I agree. Still lots of guns around. After the DK gov, there is no way you'd get me to hand mine in to anyone. It's getting buried along with the gold.
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juansweetpotato wrote:
LTO wrote:
TheGrinchSR wrote:I think with the current political cooperation at the top, it's unlikely that there will be any civil unrest... Rainsy's co-option to take part in government means there's no-one to riot for.
The civil unrest, should it occur, will be anti-govt, anti-HS, anti-yuon, not necessarily pro-Rainsy or pro-anything except perhaps 'Khmer.' Rainsy's capitulation, if that is how it is viewed (which seems to be the trend), may be an exacerbating factor rather than a calming one.
I agree. Still lots of guns around. After the DK gov, there is no way you'd get me to hand mine in to anyone. It's getting buried along with the gold.
I do not think guns will play a significant role in any civil unrest that may occur, and if they do it won't be civil unrest, but insurrection.
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I need a serious version of this - :popcorn:
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If you really want to know, find a couple of people who have lived here a long time (and preferably don't have some stake in the tourist industry) and just ask them. They'll probably be able to give you a fairly accurate assessment of the general level. Be satisfied that it's not perfect, there is an element of opinion, and it's the best you are going to get here.
How is this any more accurate than statements on these or other forums? I take it all with a grain of salt, but absorb as many sources as possible to make a better assessment. Don't see how one is more generally reliable than the other.
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juansweetpotato wrote: I agree. Still lots of guns around. After the DK gov, there is no way you'd get me to hand mine in to anyone. It's getting buried along with the gold.
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