The other night, while walking the dog, I happened across a 40-ish man peering into a car in a nearby lot. He jolted when he saw me and walked away from the car. That didn’t look right, so I walked a bit farther then stopped to watch him. Sure enough, he snuck behind another car and shined a flashlight into the front seat. I yelled, “Get the fuck away from there.” He promptly left, walking up the street opposite my direction.
It occurred to me a bit later, what if this guy had a gun?
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822I was in the city (Chicago) a few weeks ago and was having a great time up until I was leaving to go home. Was driving on local streets on the way to the expressway later at night and someone in front of me stopped and then started backing up. It was probably nothing ill-intentioned, but the way they did it totally boxed me in and I felt like I couldn’t go anywhere. At that moment I kind of freaked out, thinking this could be a plot to carjack me or something.Wood Goblin wrote: Mon Oct 24, 2022 12:07 pm It occurred to me a bit later, what if this guy had a gun?
Also, my wife and kids are afraid of the city, and get upset when I go down there.
Thanks for all of that, media. FFS
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823Be alert. Be very alert. But don't be afraid.jfv wrote: Mon Oct 24, 2022 1:32 pm Also, my wife and kids are afraid of the city, and get upset when I go down there.
Thanks for all of that, media. FFS
Last night a dear friend told me a story about coming home from a sporting event. He was walking towards his place when he noticed a group of men in a kerfuffle. He assumed it was cops arresting someone and continued on his way. The next morning he was made aware of four robberies that occured in his neighborhood. Those were no cops, but men taking part in a crime. As he was telling me this story my heart grew heavy to think of what could have happened, as well as feeling sorrow for my city. Chicago remains a fantastic place to live, but I'd be lying if I didn't state that you need to keep yr head up.
The media and provocateurs have a vested interest in scaring the wits out of people, but don't let their mania keep you from reason.
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824rsmurphy wrote: Tue Oct 25, 2022 7:17 amTruer Words... couldn't be spoken about any city in the country. I think the local media is the worst about it. (this is my experience) Keep your head up, treat yourself and your fellow humans with respect, and most shit avoids. Nod and smile at folks on the street. Mind your business unless it's necessary to not. Most folk are just as scared, overwhelmed, or confused as you may be, at any given time.jfv wrote: Mon Oct 24, 2022 1:32 pm Chicago remains a fantastic place to live, but I'd be lying if I didn't state that you need to keep yr head up.
The media and provocateurs have a vested interest in scaring the wits out of people, but don't let their mania keep you from reason.
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825The thing is that homicides rose in 2020 and 2021 but are now dropping again. Almost all other crimes dropped by a ton during the lockdowns and are now returning to pre-pandemic levels. If I’m not mistaken, they’re still below 2018 or 2019 levels.
The big exception is car theft. That began trending upward a number of years ago, and the trend didn’t change during or after the pandemic.
I love the city and have only felt unsafe on a small number of occasions.
The dude prowling cars was doing this at 9:00 PM in a parking lot near a busy street. It was yet another reminder that the prisons are full of people who vastly overestimate their talent at crime.
The big exception is car theft. That began trending upward a number of years ago, and the trend didn’t change during or after the pandemic.
I love the city and have only felt unsafe on a small number of occasions.
The dude prowling cars was doing this at 9:00 PM in a parking lot near a busy street. It was yet another reminder that the prisons are full of people who vastly overestimate their talent at crime.
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826Is it so curious that nobody ever factors political corruption into Chicago's crime equation?
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827Interestingly, Crain’s just published a piece about the incredible disparity in homicide rates throughout the city. In 2020 and 2021, the north side was as safe as Evanston, whereas Garfield Park and other parts of the west side were as violent as the most violent cities in Mexico.
The good news is that—like I said above—homicides and shootings have been dropping in 2022. The rate is something like 25% lower/better in Garfield Park this year.
And corruption is definitely a big part of it. Also: guns, guns, guns, guns.
The good news is that—like I said above—homicides and shootings have been dropping in 2022. The rate is something like 25% lower/better in Garfield Park this year.
And corruption is definitely a big part of it. Also: guns, guns, guns, guns.
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828I've seen dudes doing that at 3pm. While probably obvious to anyone who's lived in a city for more than a week, do not leave anything perceived (like, even an empty bag or case) as valuable in your car, especially if it's visible.Wood Goblin wrote: Tue Oct 25, 2022 9:20 am The dude prowling cars was doing this at 9:00 PM in a parking lot near a busy street. It was yet another reminder that the prisons are full of people who vastly overestimate their talent at crime.
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829I finally caught the Covid bug after avoiding it for 2.5 years. I've had cold symptoms and lots of fatigue, but no fever. I'm feeling well enough today that I'm back at work (at home of course).
I took 2 sick days, I rarely get sick so I never take those. When I was a kid, sick days consisted of laying on the couch all day, watching game shows and cartoons. Sick days as an adult are much more boring. I watched Barry Lyndon and the George Carlin documentary on HBO.
I took 2 sick days, I rarely get sick so I never take those. When I was a kid, sick days consisted of laying on the couch all day, watching game shows and cartoons. Sick days as an adult are much more boring. I watched Barry Lyndon and the George Carlin documentary on HBO.
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