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In reply to the discussion: Do you worry that you will be a victim of crime? [View all]DeadLetterOffice
(1,352 posts)20. "Worry" isn't the word I'd use.
I have an awareness that I may be a crime-victim again at some point in my future, but I don't spend my life planning how to avoid being a crime target.
That being said, as a woman I am particularly aware that I may be a target of sexual violence, and that one *does* impinge on my consciousness in particular situations -- car parks, walking late at night, etc. I practice due diligence in such situations and always listen to my 'this person is creepy' vibe.
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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