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Originally posted by MysticCat81
DSTChaos is right, I believe. Durham does have its share of violent crimes -- there have been some drive-by shootings and some shootings on city buses in recent years, and these have given Durham the reputation for being a dangerous place, especially in the minds of those who live near but not in Durham. The reality, however, is more along the lines of Durham being a place with some violence but also with very, very strong community action and citizen involvement.
But as with all cities, some places are more dangerous than others, and the vicinity around Duke, including Trinity Park where "the house" is, is not among the more dangerous areas of Durham. I would expect to see the vast majority of people of Durham, which tends to be a fairly liberal city overall, expressing their feelings about what is going in through organized protests, vigils, and the like.
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Right.
It's pretty quiet around here and there has been little fuss outside of scattered acts and protests.
However, if the media and individuals INSIST that there will be largescale violence, some attention whores will definitely decide to give them what they're looking for. The gangs and vigilantes are a concern that the Durham PD is preparing to address if need be.