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You never did say why you thought it was a bad idea.
I don't have to go into descriptive detail.
Let's put it this way, do you think that it's a "nice neighborhood"?
I just don't think it's a good idea to organize an "open to all" tour through a neighborhood with a questionable safety record, which some attendees are likely to be naïve and street smart lacking. Will there be a paid police escort? If something bad happens, is the RIHS insured for that kind of thing? Are they prepared for the PR nightmare that could result? Do they really know what they are doing, and taking proper precautions?
Let's put it this way, do you think that it's a "nice neighborhood"?
I just don't think it's a good idea to organize an "open to all" tour through a neighborhood with a questionable safety record, which some attendees are likely to be naïve and street smart lacking. Will there be a paid police escort? If something bad happens, is the RIHS insured for that kind of thing? Are they prepared for the PR nightmare that could result? Do they really know what they are doing, and taking proper precautions?
Stuff to ask...
I've never walked down Princeton Street, have you? I know there are beautiful houses there.
I've walked through much rougher neighborhoods when I worked for the Census though. And had no problems. I don't think there's any neighborhood in Providence where a large group of people walking together has to fear being attacked (if that's what you're hinting at, you still haven't said) in broad daylight.
This isn't the first walking tour the RIHS has done and I think they're probably more familiar with the area than either one of us.
A paid police escort? To walk down the street like people do everyday? That seems a bit much! You're letting irrational fear get the better of you and stop you from doing fun things.
I've walked through much rougher neighborhoods when I worked for the Census though. And had no problems. I don't think there's any neighborhood in Providence where a large group of people walking together has to fear being attacked (if that's what you're hinting at, you still haven't said) in broad daylight.
Well I worked the Census too (2000). I worked some rougher neighborhoods solo (E Side of Attleboro, etc.). And guess what, S. Providence was the exception. They would work the neighborhoods in groups only, because clearly they felt it was a necessary precaution. Even in Pawtucket that didn't happen, or at least wasn't typical.
Just because you were fine then, doesn't mean you will be the next time...
Look, I'm not telling NO ONE to go. People just need to realize what it is. I can think of much better ways of spending my Saturday than a stroll through the hood. Not that it matters, I work Saturday anyway.
I'm just trying to raise a point, and maybe instill a little bit of common sense...
The rest of you go and enjoy your walk through the hood. Hopefully it will be a nice day, and that you all enjoy yourselves.
No need to be throwing rocks, that is what animals do.
The only rock throwing that I read were figuratively tossed at the neighborhood and residents of Elmwood......and please animals don 't throw rocks (paws, claws and hoofs aren't conducive to throwing stones.)
Can't post competitor websites, but every site showing neighborhood crime rates puts Elmwood well above the city average (in a city well above the state average for crime). Look it up.
I was in college still chasing multiple tail back then. Now I'm 35 and married.
If you were a Superhero you'd be Antiquated Man, always able to provide severely outdated information in a single bound!
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