People actually think downtown is dangerous??

I’ve met several people from work who seem to think downtown is actually unsafe? I’ve heard a couple people talk about the “ crime” and “shootings” these are the people who refuse or just never go downtown.

It just kinda makes me laugh because downtown for the most part is safe as hell. I go on drives down there all the time since I live pretty close( poor people activities) and love going to the canal walk for a little stroll, walking around downtown and NEVER had an issue. Yea there’s homeless, some sketchy little areas, but generally speaking you can be out and about without having to have your head on a swivel.

It just goes to show how much someone’s personal perception can morph how they view places/people…