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09-29-2009, 05:32 PM
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we evil magicians have to make a living, too.
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Location: southwest houston
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What really makes Houston dangerous is all the self-important drivers who can't wait until they stop somewhere to reply to a text message. They scare me more than the gangbangers.
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09-29-2009, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Zhang Fei
On the other hand, rapes, robberies, home invasions and aggravated assaults are not an intramural affair.
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Yes, they typically are. Not all, but most.
The OP acts like everyone they know has been robbed at gunpoint in Houston. I've lived here for many years, have a large social circle through friends, family and work, and I only know of one person (a friend's wife) that was a vicitim of a crime--she had her purse ripped off her shoulder in a mall parking lot 10+ years ago. She was not in a gang or looking to buy drugs so score 1 for you! |
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09-30-2009, 02:07 PM
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From what I have read it seems Dallas, Chicago and Rockport, Ill are far more dangerous than Houston
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10-02-2009, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by radiodude84
Of course I have. What does that mean? Are you saying the statistics are lying???  You're more likely to get randomly robbed or shot in Houston than those 2 cities. Statistics are superior to anecdotes! |
LA proper maybe. Greater LA compared to Houston? - no way. That is where the statistic is deceptive. |
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10-04-2009, 01:39 PM
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Why didn't he just run them over? The law says you can use lethal force to protect yourself or a 3rd person. Someone tried to rob me 4 years ago on Rankin rd. I got in my car and put it in gear and made 2 circles around the station trying to run over him. A sheriff watched this and went after him.
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10-04-2009, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by chad.roper
Why didn't he just run them over? The law says you can use lethal force to protect yourself or a 3rd person. Someone tried to rob me 4 years ago on Rankin rd. I got in my car and put it in gear and made 2 circles around the station trying to run over him. A sheriff watched this and went after him.
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I would've enjoyed watching that guy running from your car haha. That's what i like about Houston,u can REALLY defend yourself and you wont get in trouble like other states that pretend you sit there and let people break in to your house,carjack you etc... |
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10-04-2009, 08:50 PM
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Location: Katy,TX. via San Diego,CA.
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Originally Posted by Callo
High crime is a byproduct of the city's "good ol boy" mentality.
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BINGO!  I would also like to say Zhang Fei proves once again why I consider Him/Her one of the smartest poster on this board. |
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10-04-2009, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by chad.roper
Why didn't he just run them over? The law says you can use lethal force to protect yourself or a 3rd person. Someone tried to rob me 4 years ago on Rankin rd. I got in my car and put it in gear and made 2 circles around the station trying to run over him. A sheriff watched this and went after him.
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Clara Harris their ass! |
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10-04-2009, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by tstone
Also don't mention how many homes have been torched over the past several weeks there in that glorified barrio, I mean, up and coming area.  Now I'm going to respond to the OP with the usual, inner-looper catch-phrase of "crime happens everywhere!" and proceed to bury my head in the sand. |
I don't think the Heights qualifies as up & coming, it is more like up and arrived. |
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10-05-2009, 04:29 PM
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Location: Houston
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Originally Posted by Huckleberry3911948
houston does not teach conflict deescalation and avoidance. a nice way of saying houston does not have the california apology
"im so sorry my stupid face got in the way of your swinging fist".
i love texas
a former houston resident
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AMEN
That is a huge reason I can't wait to get out of Vegas nothing but excuses for people who can't seem to respect the rights of others. It just blows my mind!!!!!
Crime is everywhere and every city has its share of problems. |
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