It is becoming necessary to stay out of the cities, including the downtown.
Oh yeah. I agree, and to think I used to always feel safe in downtown San Diego, even as a teenage girl.
These young 'uns commiting these unprovoked attacks should be put in juvie until they're 18.
I'm very cautious of where I go. There's really no inner city safety unless it's in an area with a high density of purposeful street traffic and a strong police presence.
I became aware of the "game" two years ago. It's very uncomfortable to be thought of as a target because I'm an older (not ancient) white woman. and it had nothing to do with who I really am or that they were better off for me being there.