Great. (Anyone else feel like crime is on the rise?)

[baybook]

No, I don't feel like crime is on the rise. Statistics show it has actually decreased.

Originally Posted by eman1200

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The one on mallard creek is the bank I go to often, and is a few blocks away from me. Anyone else feel like crime is on the rise? Maybe it's normal around holiday time?

[sundrop]

Originally Posted by chicagocubs

sorry. Grew up in Chicago. The city, not the burbs. This is normal life.

I never go anywhere where I can complete my business online. Safer, faster and you don't have to deal with crazy people.

I understand what you are saying but there is nothing normal about NOT being able to function outside of your home because of crime or fear thereof...

[chicagocubs]

Originally Posted by Chromekitty

I understand what you are saying but there is nothing normal about NOT being able to function outside of your home because of crime or fear thereof...

Well, I am not afraid. Just watchful. Careful. And, common sense. Don't let "them" win.

and, that is what I have always known. Was a bit reckless as a teenager, was mugged too many times, brought back down to size and realized that a bit of caution goes a L-O-N-G way.

and, pink, there are a lot of firewalls & precautions to help protect you online. Research and never believing that get-rich-quick stuff. Again, just be careful and don't do anything on any website that you don't know. Again, the word of the day is CAUTION.

[Metallisteve]

I've been watching the crime stats slowly drop over the past 6+ months. So no, I feel like it's dropping slightly...or at worst, holding steady, which is amazing given the "times." In fact, the NRA just released a "report" that nationally, violent crimes are down and handgun & ammo purchases are through the roof. Coincidence?