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I think you’ve never really lived in a city that caters to the rich. SF is a far cry from that, believe me. What you’ll notice is: * Cops have a visible prese
by mise_en_place 5y ago
I think you’ve never really lived in a city that caters to the rich. SF is a far cry from that, believe me.
What you’ll notice is:
* Cops have a visible presence everywhere. They will scrutinize each and every person entering the city.
* Gated communities and guard gated communities. Neighborhoods are designed to be extremely confusing with bizarre zigzags and traffic circles, to trap would be burglars and robbers.
* Neighborhood watch patrolling the streets during the night to make sure suspicious persons are identified and monitored.
In short, SF is a city that caters to government elites and their stooges. The tech elites live in Menlo Park, Los Altos, Saratoga, Los Gatos, etc…
Edit: if you want to see a comedic rendition of what it’s like to accidentally stumble into one of these cities, I highly recommend the Big Lebowski, particularly the scene where the Dude ends up in Malibu. Someone who is not me can corroborate similar events happening when entering such enclaves. ;)