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First time ever visting the USA (in 1985 I think it was) I spent a few days in SF. As always when coming to a new town I bought a map so I could get a feel of the town and go for a walk-about. But unlike any map that I ever bought before, this had a very peculiar statement on the right hand bottom.

In essence people using this map were warned that it was unsafe to walk around in the city, and it was suggested instead of walking one should use the collective transport system or taxis.

Below this strange statement the company producing the map had added that they were forced by the Mayor Ms Feinstein to print this advice/warning on all their maps. However, in their opinion it was not up to the Mayor to decide what to print or not to print but to work to make it safe and secure to walk about in SF at all times.

I thougt that was very well stated and I used the map to guide me as I walked around in the town. I understood that Ms Feinstein was a total moron and ought not to be elected to anything apart from possibly junior-substitute dog-catcher.

Unfortunately the good inhabitants of San Fransisco /California have not come to the same conclusion - yet!