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Unread 17-04-2007, 14:04
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Re: Championship 2007 - Atlanta - What Needs To Be Improved

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Originally Posted by dangerousdave View Post
I have no doubt that the crimes you mentioned occurred and they are regretable. I am very happy that as far as I know, there were not any First teams directly involved in any of them. You appear to be from somewhere in PA so can I assume that you have been to Pittsburgh or Philadelphia? Do you not think that the crime is not the same or worse there or in any other large metropolitan city which is necessary to hold an event this size? Yes it was terrible that what you mentioned happened but I believe you will unfortunately see that in any large city.
http://www.toronto.ca/quality_of_life/safety.htm

We all know the Championship won't move to Toronto anytime soon. But assuming that Atlanta's crime rate is typical for a large metropolitan city may be a bit excessive.

As for some weak anecdotal evidence, I always felt safe at EPCOT.
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