A new report from Politico states that shootings in Sweden have become so common they barely make headlines anymore.
Sweden may be known for its popular music, IKEA and a generous welfare state. It is also increasingly associated with a rising number of Islamic State recruits, bombings and hand grenade attacks.
In a period of two weeks earlier this year, five explosions took place in the country. It’s not unusual these days — Swedes have grown accustomed to headlines of violent crime, witness intimidation and gangland executions. In a country long renowned for its safety, voters cite “law and order†as the most important issue ahead of the general election in September.
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Shootings in the country have become so common that they don’t make top headlines anymore, unless they are spectacular or lead to fatalities. News of attacks are quickly replaced with headlines about sports events and celebrities, as readers have become desensitized to the violence. A generation ago, bombings against the police and riots were extremely rare events. Today, reading about such incidents is considered part of daily life.
The report also points out that the rise in crime has been associated to immigrants who haven’t assimilated.
SWEDISH POLICE “CANNOT COPE†WITH HUGE NUMBERS OF RAPES SINCE MIGRANTS ARRIVED