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I feel safer in Medellin than in San Francisco. In Medellin harassment and crime is not random. I’ve lived in both cities and currently live in Medellin while f
by andreshb 7y ago
I feel safer in Medellin than in San Francisco. In Medellin harassment and crime is not random. I’ve lived in both cities and currently live in Medellin while frequently traveling to SF for business
You have to deliberately go into the wrong neighborhood and mess with the wrong people.
Every time I’m in SF I’m on edge when I walk in the street.
In Medellin I feel safe walking around with AirPods and iphone out, plus I’m not on defensive mode ready to dodge feces or harassment.
- xltk 7y agoI’m glad to hear you feel safe exposing valuables in Medellin. From looking at your LinkedIn profile though, I noticed two things: - You’re a board member of a programming school based in Colombia. There’s inherent bias and conflict of interest in sharing your experiences. - You are fluent in Spanish and appear to be of Latin American descent. I imagine that adds to your relative comfort level when in Colombia. When I am in the areas near downtown SF, I also feel on edge and weary of my surroundings. I encourage you to leave SoMa/Tenderloin/FiDi and check out the Richmond, Sunset, Japantown, Potrero Hill, North Beach, Marina, Pacific Heights, Mount Sutro, Presidio, or Golden Gate Park. I think you’ll find SF has a lot to offer.