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ColdJay64 t1_j55vxpg wrote

Reply to comment by throwawaitnine in Robbery victim takes knife, stabs suspect: Philly police by K1ngchip

It’s news because it almost never happens. There is never going to be absolutely zero crime, but personally I’d have no reservations about walking down Walnut at that exact time and place tonight. Especially because this fool is now off the street.

Yes though, everyone does deserve to go about their business undisturbed. I hope this person’s recovery is long and painful, there’s nothing lower than preying on innocent people.

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Aromat_Junkie t1_j56gty1 wrote

I don't have any reservations about walking down Walnut, however, I always keep my head on a constant swivel. So clearly my brain doesn't think it's a zero risk situation. if I hear a weird noise in my parents bathroom taking a poop, I assume it's the boiler or the cat jumping around, if I hear gunshots, it's probably the neighbor shooting in their backyard. Could it be an intruder? maybe, guess I'll find out after I wipe.

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ColdJay64 t1_j56i4o0 wrote

Yes, awareness is always key when you're in a big city. I was more just saying that this doesn't mean it's unsafe to be out and about as there will never be zero risk anywhere. There are robberies all the time around Times Square for example (tourist from Maryland slashed last year, Ariana Grande's brother attacked/robbed in November, etc.), but I would still feel fine going there any time, day or night.

Unrelated, do you often hear gunshots while pooping?

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Aromat_Junkie t1_j56ifk8 wrote

Yes but usually it's the sound of raucous shit annihilating the thunderbowl in a blitzkrieg of noise

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