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We got lost driving through Camden once and it was a real eye opener. Even though it wasn't sunny I put on my sunglasses and looked straight ahead so I wouldn't have eye contact with anyone, I was glad our back windows are blacked out so no one could see the kids staring open mouthed at what they were seeing. I told hubby that under no circumstances were we stopping to ask for directions or look at the map and we just drove round and round until we found our way out of what I assume was the ghetto area of Camden.

We have driven through it since but have never managed to find out where exactly we were when we got lost.

I am starting a new job in January and some of the time I will be working in Camden. :scared:

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Just follow the County Sherrifs vans, you should be safe enough :rolleyes:

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It seems such a friendly place, everyone seems to shake hands, not say a word to each other and then just carry on walking. ;)

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Well, when people say they are "from Detroit" they usually mean some nice cozy place like the above. I'm looking at you Eminem (Madison Heights), Jack White (Canton), Kid Rock (Dearborn), etc. So, when you're friend says they are moving "to Detroit" chances are they mean the same. And if you think Detroit (and I mean the city of) is bad now, you should have seen it 20 years ago.

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Katrina anyone! Anyone? no, there all in Houston

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While I have personally driven across sidewalks to get away from large groups of less-than-joyful people in Detroit, the question you should be asking is 'Does it suck as bad as people make out?'

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Houston WE have a problem :)

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I was quite shocked to see West Palm Beach listed as the 14th most dangerous place....its about as dangerous as a limp lettuce leaf. Unless they are referring to the danger of getting whacked by some old persons walking stick.

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What exactly is the criteria for the most dangerous city in the USA?

Surely New Orleans, Miami and Gulfport are all dangerous places to live this year because of Hurricanes.

And what about that town in the Midwest that got flattened by the Tornado?

Anywhere in CA that is close to the Forest Fires - must be dangerous.

Anywhere where a lot of mexican food is eaten, gotta be a dangerous place to live, especially for smokers!

Anywhere in Florida where there are cars the size of a small English town being driven by people older than dirt and not big enough to look over the steering wheel, has to be dangerous on the roads.

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Funnily enough we are moving next week away from an area like that (We currently live in south palm beach county - the bit that was squished by Wilma) and our car insurance renewal quote has gone DOWN $1200 per year!

I also ran for house insurance and can only find one company willing to give a quote for anywhere in Florida and none for down here at all.

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My worry is a black man will get away with murder today in the Detroit area due to his speed.

Damn you Micheal Vick !!!

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Yet 2 cheerleaders will lose their jobs for making out in bathroom stall, not fair is it really (although its a great image, back in a minute, must go to the bathroom)

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So are you trading in that "Miami Ambulance" for something a little less showy then?

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I totally agree. If you were to mail a letter to us, it would go to Richmond, VA 23233. However, technically we live in Henrico County, NOT the City of Richmond, which is a separate municipality. Mark and I are fortunate enough to live in Richmond's West End, which is a bit more upscale and new. That's not to say that we don't get crime out here; we do. But if you included the counties surrounding the City of Richmond -- Henrico and Chesterfield -- I doubt we'd be #5 on the list.

~ Jenney

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Good God no.