Most dangerous cities. Most safe cities. Most family-friendly cities. Most unfriendly to retirees cities. I really wish we could find out how these lists are compiled. What data (and money or lack of) is fed into the decision machine? What exceptions are made? What is left out when calculating crime and what is combined? Why do city officials spend thousands of taxpayer dollars actively campaigning for “safest city” awards from who? Then if they’re chosen, they spend thousands of taxpayer dollars travelling to a central point, where they’re wined, dined (by who?)and presented with whatever the distinction calls for.....a certificate, a few signs, banners? Yea! In El Paso, TX officials and police are milking this award (2nd safest city in America) to the hilt. Mayor, City Council, City Manager, Police Chief are all taking credit and daring the citizens to complain about recent criminal activity on the police force and corruption in city government. Why....we’re the 2nd safest city in America. How dare you question us? I think these lists are worthless. Opinions?
Tulsa? Really? San Fransisco, LA, Dallas and NYC are all much more dangerous cities than Tulsa or OKC.
When it comes to driving, it's already there.
BTW, I can't believe that Indianapolis is in the top ten and not Chicago. This doesn't pass the smell test.
Where’s Washington D.C.?
Coincidence?
But ya know it really is only specific parts of each city that are responsible for most of the heinous crimes. Take Kansas City for example. 90% of the murders are in the areas where black on black crime is rampant and that would be the East Side.
Tulsa’s Northside, Omaha’s Northside, St. Louis’ allsides, and on and on. The rest of us are pretty much safe but the report sure does make for a whiz bang news report for a day or two on the local stations.
Remember this is November and November Sweeps is underway with SPECIAL REPORTS that the TV reporters have spent all week formulating, videotaping and breathlessly promoting.
How much I miss those days of shallow TV work. Thank God I learned to drive a big rig for an honest living.