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In reply to the discussion: Do you worry that you will be a victim of crime? [View all]Hoyt
(54,770 posts)13. Not much concern, at least not enough to arm up to walk down street. Only increases odds for me
and others. I lock doors, don't go certain places (but not many), stay aware of what is going on around me, and generally avoid places where right/white wing yahoos are likely to be carrying guns and are full of paranoia and hatred.
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"out of 10 problems coming down the road, 9 will run off in the ditch before they get to you/"
Ex Lurker
Jul 2016
#37
My concerns are no greater or less today than they were last week, or last month, or last year...
S_B_Jackson
Jul 2016
#11
Not much concern, at least not enough to arm up to walk down street. Only increases odds for me
Hoyt
Jul 2016
#13
Nyc is one of the safest large cities and I feel safe when I'm here
La Lioness Priyanka
Jul 2016
#23
This is why it is important for the police to start doing something about crime
scscholar
Jul 2016
#27
I am mostly concerned about being assaulted by vagrants near my office
Sen. Walter Sobchak
Jul 2016
#44