let's take it all the way back. you said i shouldn't be concerned because crime rates are down. i say that doesn't mean i shouldn't be concerned. it's all relative. i think it's still too high where i'm from and there are a number of "uniforms" that criminals wear, including hoodies. i am conflicted about being suspicious about hoodies because of racial profiling. i am not concerned about being suspicious of a person in a trench coat because there is no racist past.

we each have our own tolerance for risk regarding our safety, and not sure if you're a parent, but that tolerance for risk goes way down when you are protecting loved ones. you have a fair point about crime rates going down, but it's dangerous to lower your guard because rates have gone down a little.