Midnight, downtown Chicago. Corner of Michigan Ave and the big bridge right by the Trib building. Dozens of tourists, out dancing in the street to some band that decided to have an impromptu jam session. I was there....because my son and his girlfriend wanted to go run around downtown, but didn't want me to miss out. Perfectly safe.
Every time I go to Chicago, I stay downtown, ride the subway and the L and I act like a few square blocks of the windy city is just my private neighborhood. Including dancing to Madonna music (on the Walkman) on the cathedral steps. I've always felt safe there...but I pay way more attention to the situation.
And there are certain streets that, thanks to some of Chicago's Finest taking me by the shoulders and turning me around, no white girl goes down. Those are the edge of my neighborhood...and thankfully there's an awesome diner there that lots of cops hang out at.
Please note: I am not stupid, just situationally aware. And, all my Chicago days are behind me, as they don't allow guns, even with my CPL. All previous Chicago trips were gun free. Funny how I could go there before with no protection, and now that I have that protection, it's not allowed!
Tourists? Potential victims? It always amazes me that someone can come up with an exception. OK .
Tourists? Potential victims? It always amazes me that someone can come up with an exception. OK . I hate wen I hit the send prematurely. What are the odds of two white guys, wearing ski masks in the winter, in downtown Chicago at 2 in the morning, are going to find a gay black guy to pick on?