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In reply to the discussion: Do you worry that you will be a victim of crime? [View all]ecstatic
(34,604 posts)33. Of those options, the most likely is robbed at gunpoint
Unfortunately, I live in a high crime suburban area, so most items on your list aren't off the table. I try my best to take the proper precautions. Regarding cops, I'm more concerned when travelling outside metro Atlanta. Around here, I'm invisible to cops (knock on wood). From what I've witnessed in Atlanta, cops tend to stop young (black) men the most, especially if driving a dark colored sports car, or if the car is customized in a way that's super masculine, "cool" or flashy (custom rims, paint, etc).
Also, they stop you if you're riding a clunker. Ironically, they mostly ignore the people who look like they can afford random, unexpected traffic tickets.
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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