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I've never put much thought into it. I'm sure it's a bit blown out of proportion, but I'm also sure that the cause for alarm is at least based on real incidents.... so that means there's some backing.
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Most things are exaggerated. It's more exciting that way and people WANT to buy into the excitement. Like Chris said, there is some real data to support it, but it's still generally overhyped. Chicago has a bad rep, too, but I've never had a problem. I've drunkenly wandered into some especially shady parts of town and met some real interesting characters in my time there, but I'm still alive. Just be smart and remember that most of the crime that happens isn't random. Most of these statistics are composed of people who were specifically targeted out. Drive by shootings are dangerous for anyone in the area, but mostly for the intended recipient. Assuming you're just visiting and have no connections with any nefarious people in the area, you're probably gonna be fine so long as you don't do anything especially stupid (which could be said about ANY city or town, regardless of its reputation).
Last Edit: Mar 31, 2013 22:40:10 GMT by Lucifer
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