[lucias_clay]

At which point did they become safe ?

[Smogger]

Check the FBI uniform crime statistics. Crime has declined considerably in most cities. New York in the late 70's and mid 80's for example.

The most interesting part is "there is further evidence that the nearly decade-long rally of prosperity and reduced crime has ended."

Hold on? A "decade-long rally of prosperity" under Bush? No I never heard that from the MSM.