[RetiredArmy]

Yup, the black belt plus the Hood in Birmingham, with the 6th largest murder rate in the nation is Osama country. However, I would not go to downtown B’ham after dark in an Abrams tank.

[daddydoo]

Hey Army, if O doesn’t win, we may have to. I’m ready though, Army Infantry all the way. 11Bravo Nam/Cambodia

[OBXWanderer]

However, I would not go to downtown B’ham after dark in an Abrams tank.

My former BIL would not appreciate that comment.

[huldah1776]

In NYC its after 3pm for any business trucks.

[Hillary's Folly]

I would not go to downtown B’ham after dark in an Abrams tank.

Well, where to begin. First, I own a business in DOWNTOWN Birminghan, not westend, not norwood, not ensley fairfield or woodlawn...DOWNTOWN, and have been there for years. And there ain't much crime there. Do your research, follow your maps, find out where the crime really happens in our city before throwing out old stereotypes that do nothing but perpetuate misconceived notions about safety and race. It is exactly your misinformed opinion that keeps our potentially great city down. Birmingham is a beautiful city with some of the best urban architecture you will find in the South. Raise us up with your actions, don't bring us down with your words. Translation: Bring your ass downtown sometime, spend some money, support your city and region, learn the facts or shut the heck up already.