BL> I think the area does have an effect on it, too. 

 BG> The oppressive heat and humidity doesn't help either.  
 BG> Domestic violence peaks in the hot summer months up here, 
 BG> and presumably everywhere else as well.

In Ancient Rome they suspended the rule of Law after a certain period (14
days straight?) of hot dry wind. Wives would pray for such weather so as to
be able to off their husbands.
...Alex.
(Pagan & Proud)

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