I recently met with a childhood friend. We were both born in a small town. Now we live in different countries, each in its own megacity. We talked about safety on the streets. He says:



You know, and I miss our town. I felt much safer there.

Is it serious?

Well yes. You go through the desert and you know: if you are thought to be attacked by a maniac, there is always hope that it will be your classmate.