Meanwhile, the economic downturn is doing its bit to help the gangs’ cause: jobs will dry up, poverty will increase and the government’s ability to provide basic welfare and social services will be tested, making a life of crime all the more attractive and rewarding. The possible implications of this Catch-22 are troubling to say the least.
此外，经济低迷也为贩毒团伙的事业提供了帮助：就业机会将会枯竭，贫困将会增加，政府提供基本福利和社会服务的能力将受到考验，这使得犯罪生涯更有吸引力也能带来更多好处。往好里说，《第二十二条军规》的涵义至少也是困难重重。