Most people, not all obviously, just want to take your shit. Most don't wanna have to carry out violence.Ahhh....I love nostalgia ! The good old days, where you could count on no physical harm coming if you just played along nicely and give the thugs everything they want. It was like a mugger / mugee unwritten code.
Unfortunately, the Fonzies have almost all retired.
Interesting. Long Beach is a cespool. But then it really depends on where in LB. Anything east of 7th Ave. and I can't imagine anyone saying there's anything nice about it. But then you are from Detroit. (totally kidding I had to). But yeah the westside beach/downtown area is super chill. Wealthy even.
Dude, I never said raise a family there. Shit, I was born there and my dad worked hard to get me to the burbs.
We saw a Tigers game. Downtown was sketchy AF in some parts. Like I said I'm no stranger to big city urban shenannigans/gang BS....
Do what you want, but on the occasions I venture into the city, I carry more than the latest crime quotes. I'm no worse off being prepared if the prep is not needed.
There are some straight up areas to avoid, no doubt.
I like to try and be rational, and realize these fears are unfounded. More likely to be in a fatal car crash than a victim of violent crime.Do what you want, but on the occasions I venture into the city, I carry more than the latest crime quotes. I'm no worse off being prepared if the prep is not needed.
I've stated this previously.
Doesn't that all come down to a chicken/egg scenario though? The money just isn't there. For ANYTHING. Even the enforcement of your proposal.
Maybe the good citizens should try not voting Democratic - the dems have stewarded motor city since 1962.
Maybe the good citizens should try not voting Democratic - the dems have stewarded motor city since 1962.
Yes. But if someone smashes into the back of you at a red light theres NOTHING you can do. Complete and total fate and 100% in the hands of the other driver.
Why not? If you feel it's safe, then why would raising a family there be a problem?
It is. The history of Detroit dating back to the original french fort is fascinating. One of the starting points dates back to the Detroit Riots of 1967. After that, an area which previously had residents began to move to the suburbs. The next major blow was the loss of industry. As globalization took place, good paying jobs, including the big three and the suppliers, began to outsource to cheaper labor productions. It didn't help that during that year major players from Japan and other imports began to enter the market. Poor planning and sales didn't help the big three.
First, I don't like kids and I don't want them. So that's not a concern. Secondly, other things matter such as employment and meeting basic needs (grocery stores are practically non existent). Plus I'm happy in a different county that actually runs well in comparison to Wayne.
That's truly a sophomoric analysis. Detroit has had poor management for a very long time. We had idiots singing "March on Christian soldier" for fucks sake.
Detroit is FABULOUS! We just don't have certain things like, oh, jobs. Or grocery stores. Oh and some folks might want your car, wallet and tennis shoes. Just give them up and the D is GREAT! LOL.
You in a bad mood? That's quite a detour.
Perhaps the citizens should stop voting democratic.
Mock it if you like, but there are some really cool spots in Detroit and people trying to make something out of it. It's not my thing really, but I'm glad people are doing what they do. Things are improving, Meijer opened, Whole Foods (in a yuppie area), and others like Dan Gilbert are trying to make a difference and making money in the process.
easy there. Just jokingly pointing out that you're being a bit contradictory. I've never understood the fierce loyalty to one's city based on the fact that's the geographic location your parents banged in.
I think it would be a large stretch to suggest concern over being robbed in Detroit is unfounded. Yeah, odds are it won't happen today. But it does happen quite often.