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Domestic Violence Kills More People Than Wars, Global Study Finds
Domestic violence is more costly than warfare, in terms of both lives lost and dollars spent, according to a new report that says the issue is largely overlooked.
Phi Beta Iota: The comparison is with civil wars rather than elective wars such as the US war on Iraq that cost 2-4 trillion. The report also does not address the cost to society of predatory capitalism and US support to 42 of 44 dictators abusing their own populations.
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