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Do you have 'No Go areas' near you, the ones where it is wiser to stay away from ? ?

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robertsnj · 56-60, M
Camden New Jersey is near me. I had a friend who drove their for a business meeting years ago--got lost and had to pay a taxi driver a fare to follow him to the city limits.

Parts of Trenton are really bad / no go zones. Mostly gang controled. . I have been to kensington philadelphia alone at night a few times but that was probably a bad idea. The neighboring town is Fishtown and lots of residents have pitpulls for protection at night --which is heart warming since most of those dogs got rescued

I almost maced in Kensingtonwas jogging to meet a friend at a local establishment and a resisdent who thought I was charging them and whipped out their chemical spray. I was convince him quick enough that i was just jogging and meant the no harm. I did get the[quote] "white boy why the hell are you jogging at night in Kensington look" [/quote]
ninalanyon · 61-69, T
@robertsnj Good grief!
I don't quite know what to say. That really sounds very uncomfortable, it must make ordinary people's lives very stressfull. Never mind anyone who stands out from the crowd.
robertsnj · 56-60, M
@ninalanyon I live in a violent country, mostly in urban areas It is factor but you get use to it. Things like no-go zones, having gas in your car at night, so you don't have to stop for gas and planning trips around bad areas of town are normal life here in the USA.

I am not armed but some people have guns pepper spray, extendable batons Self defense classes are popular here but not as much as guns and other arms.
ninalanyon · 61-69, T
@robertsnj Time for bed this side of the pond. Stay safe everyone.
@robertsnj I’ve driven through some rough neighborhoods in my day but Camden is the only one I can recall scaring me. Got lost heading from AC to Philly. Windows up, doors locked and hightailed it outta there.
robertsnj · 56-60, M
@OlderSometimesWiser AC to Philly / even using the local slang. Bet you drove right by me (with windows up and doors locked)
@robertsnj Lol…. I’m sure you’re not quite as dangerous as Camden.
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