After drinks and dinner with my Livonia Friend and his lovely bride at the Park Bar tonight...my honey and I went for a walk around downtown to see what's new.
We were 'marked' and stalked by no fewer than three young men, within a six block stroll...it was VERY obvious.
Each time, when we realized someone we'd just passed had turned around and was approaching us from behind...we BOTH would simply turn around and fronted them with no fear. But we made it quite obvious we were aware of their gaming.
The last guy actually was clearly calculating his odds. He almost chose to go with it, too...it was THAT close, I could see it in his eyes. Felt it DEEP in my gut.
I believe we need some plainclothes police officers strolling around alone in the CBD, especially younger rookies who LOOK like easy marks. There has to be some form of honeypotting, drawing these potential thugs into making the mistake.of acting out against the wrong person.
Word has to get out that this form of behavior doesn't work in the city.
I know I'm going to catch hell for this post. I simply do not care. I've always been able to sense when I'm marked, it is EASY to see someone alter their path to intersect with yours.
Sure, it is more crucial when I'm with my partner...because her safety is my utmost importance...but extrapolate to the greater whole with me, and let's see if there can be some pro-active solution to quell what could devolve into a very ugly situation.
We simply cannot go back to the desolation and wanton crime we suffered during the last two economic downturns. Downtown MUST become a safezone beyond measure, or we will never succeed in smashing our bad reputation.
Are our leaders up to this task?! Or are they too distracted with inter-office arguing, corruption...and graft?
Am I dreaming?! Is there any hope? Sure would like to allow folks to be able to wander around without being some thug's easy mark.
Sincerely,
John
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