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dkf

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7. Well that's what it is to live in the heart of the city.

Reply to Cali_Democrat (Reply #6)

Mon Apr 2, 2012, 11:45 AM

Apr 2012

There are many homeless with psychological or drug problems in the area. I choose to live there because it's convenient and I work around there anyway sometimes to 11:00pm. Safer areas would mean buying a house or townhouse at least an hours drive away from work and which I really can't afford (average house exceeds $500,000 still). But even where I grew up which is in the safest area, we experienced stolen cars and our house was broken in to. People even stole our aluminum cans and my brothers surfboard.

I'm not scared when I walk around because I do so when there are many people out and about. But weighting under 100 pounds does make one realize they could be taken down quite easily in a confrontation. I'm thinking of taking self defense classes but it's probably better to avoid bad situations.

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Because I am not Trayvon, I had the privilege of taking a walk at 2am [View all] nadine_mn Apr 2012 OP

I'm the opposite...afraid to walk in my neighborhood after 7pm. dkf Apr 2012 #1

Why are you living in a constant state of fear? Cali_Democrat Apr 2012 #6

Well that's what it is to live in the heart of the city. dkf Apr 2012 #7

"I'm thinking of taking self defense classes"... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2012 #16

Yes and I think most classes teach that it's best to.... Kaleva Apr 2012 #26

yes, they do... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2012 #28

And I think your suggestion is a good idea because of that. Kaleva Apr 2012 #29

+1. nt awoke_in_2003 Apr 2012 #30

I'm a 5'11" large male and I won't walk in my neighborhood past dark. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #18

I also have insomnia and often walk around San Francisco in the wee Luminous Animal Apr 2012 #2

Try it in Oakland. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #17

There are some parts of San Francisco that I wouldn't walk around alone at night... Luminous Animal Apr 2012 #19

My experience has been the exact opposite in my time. I use the night to hide. Selatius Apr 2012 #3

On the other hand... Luminous Animal Apr 2012 #20

I see dogs..... nt nanabugg Apr 2012 #4

Back in about 1973 I was stopped "for walking" in Florida... TreasonousBastard Apr 2012 #5

Ha! I need to remember that SCantiGOP Apr 2012 #8

you are asking for a perfect world hfojvt Apr 2012 #9

Of course I am asking for a perfect world - isn't that what we all want? nadine_mn Apr 2012 #12

no some people accept that the world is never gonna be perfect hfojvt Apr 2012 #23

Just don't carry a box of Skittles and wear a hoodie and you will be fine jpak Apr 2012 #10

if Trayvon had had a nice big dog with him Voice for Peace Apr 2012 #11

pretty sure Zimmerman would have shot the dog too nadine_mn Apr 2012 #13

but might not have been so quick to approach Voice for Peace Apr 2012 #14

Sad, but true, Nadine. But I worry about you. That school teacher that was recently murdered... Honeycombe8 Apr 2012 #15

wrong place at the wrong time Rosa Luxemburg Apr 2012 #21

As a woman, I wouldn't be that comfortable taking a walk alone at 2 AM. Beacool Apr 2012 #22

I love the late night hours when no one is around. geckosfeet Apr 2012 #24

Well, it's true Turbineguy Apr 2012 #25

eloquently put florida08 Apr 2012 #27

Amazing post. Needs more rec's! joshcryer Apr 2012 #31

I very often walk in the middle of the night Skittles Apr 2012 #32