[Charles Henrickson]

I grew up in the city of Chicago, lived there from 1953 to 1984. I took public transportation--city buses and the "El" train--ALL THE TIME, and so did most folks who lived there. It was safe, inexpensive, convenient, and on time. It was a great asset to the city, and to most all the citizens.

Now I rarely if ever take public transportation, whether visiting back in Chicago, or here in St. Louis. I do not trust it to be safe from crime, especially if you are an outnumbered European-American. And here in St. Louis, public transit is not as convenient or as timely as in Chicago.

[libstripper]

Chck my post at 26. Looks like we’re on the same wave length.