Originally Posted by
maviskw
Good Grief! Where do you people live. You have no trust in your fellowman. I would feel safe sitting in front on my daughters house in Chicago, in Lincoln Park. The people in Chicago are just lovely. (Well, I know some are not, but they are few.)
Mavita, it's nice that you are not cynical. Unfortunately I believe most law enforcement people would agree with what others are saying....it would be very risky, especially for an older woman. I live in a suburb of Des Moines, IA. We are a Midwestern community and as a general rule friendly and a safe place to live. That is however if you take the necessary precautions. So many people were getting attacked here from Craigslist ads that the police departments encouraged people to complete their transactions in the police department parking lot! The reality is that it only takes one....so you could be safe 59 times but the 60th time puts you in the hospital or worse. Sad but true.