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The trick is to open your shop 40 years ago and be nice towards the kids who will grow up to commit all sorts of crimes. But because they've had a rapport with
by biot 11y ago
The trick is to open your shop 40 years ago and be nice towards the kids who will grow up to commit all sorts of crimes. But because they've had a rapport with you since they were kids, they will avoid directing their criminal activities in your direction.
- rikkus 11y agoYou always have a risk from kids or outsiders who don't know about you, but it's certainly a lot safer being part of a community than an outsider - which is what you're seen as if you start literally putting up walls between yourself and your customers.
- crpatino 11y agoThe outside gangs still have to face of the local gang in order to get to you. I agree that will probably not stop some random meth head from grabbing your tip jar and running, but the more organized criminals will at least think for 60 seconds before deciding if you are a valuable enough target to be worth getting into a turf war.