[A. Patriot]

If a kid gets into a jam and starts to holler there are plenty of folks - yes, even in NYC - who will come to his aid.

I bet Kittie Genovese thought the same thing. (showing my age here).

[2nd amendment mama]

I thought the same thing....I guess I'm showing my age too....

How about the Central Park jogger? There are plenty of stories from the city to warrant not letting a 9 yr. old ride the subway alone.