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Posted by: STONERS 1 year, 5 months ago

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STONERS1 year, 5 months ago

I'm not on the list at all,what's that mean? :}:}
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  STONERS1 year, 5 months ago
  
  lol-thanks..I look at it as 50% chance of something happening...
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  stephenmv1 year, 5 months ago
  
  If you stay on the strip, you should be fine. Remember those escorting services require a two girl minimum. :)
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jordan111 year, 5 months ago

I'm not paying $1.99 to read the stats. ???
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  nottinghills1 year, 5 months ago
  
  :)
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STONERS1 year, 5 months ago

No-dont click that,just click on the ""Next"" tab and it brings up the next State.....
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  jordan111 year, 5 months ago
  
  Duh, sometimes it's hard to handle being smart and good looking at the same time, LOL!
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    STONERS1 year, 5 months ago
    
    lmao-good one:}:}:}
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STONERS1 year, 5 months ago

To everyone that looks at this story you need to click on the "Next" button to see the other states...
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nottinghills1 year, 5 months ago

For safest New Hampshire - stats seemed surprisingly low. Also is says 'between 2 and 3 safest' but it shows as #4.
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  invest071 year, 5 months ago
  
  I guess I'm just a bigot or racist or something equally despicable but I can't help but notice the following fact about the top 10 safest:
  The safest states are also the least diverse in population.
  Why are the safest ten states pretty much lily white?
  
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    bigG1 year, 5 months ago
    
    With one or two exceptions, they tend to be the least populous states as well. Makes sense that densely populous areas would give more opportunity for crime.
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jordan111 year, 5 months ago

I guess my state is in the middle some place. I can live with that.
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ZenAgain1 year, 5 months ago

I'm constantly in the state of confusion- is that dangerous?
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  STONERS1 year, 5 months ago
  
  lol!!-thats sounds like a nice State:}:}:}
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  puffin1 year, 5 months ago
  
  Lol. Not as dangerous as the state of denial, I'd say.
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  kriicket1 year, 5 months ago
  
  better than a state of depression, ;-)
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  david_nwpa1 year, 5 months ago
  
  I am in a state of euphoria right now. I know that cannot be good forever.
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moxxxxxxxxxx1 year, 5 months ago

It would have been better to report the specific areas in the states where crime is high. High crime rates are saturated in specific areas in every state. Everyone reading this artile is well aware of where the high crime areas are in their state. The article was clear to point out that there are many variables to consider before making judgements about particular states. It was interesting to note that white collar crime was not listed in the survey.
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GregD1 year, 5 months ago

Where is Catatonic State?
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natashas1 year, 5 months ago

Once again STONERS you have informed me well. I am planning on moving within the next year and you have helped me eliminate an area. Thanks again!
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  STONERS1 year, 5 months ago
  
  :}:} glad I could help..:}:}
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  jordan111 year, 5 months ago
  
  I'll bet it's in the $1.99 report, lol.
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  JustCallMeV1 year, 5 months ago
  
  Washington D.C. is neither a state nor a city. But it would be nice to see where it ranked.
  -V-
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  kctrixter1 year, 5 months ago
  
  Maryland 5th most dangerous
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    kctrixter1 year, 5 months ago
    
    sry that was 2006, 2007 #4
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DoseASpinoza1 year, 5 months ago

If you want to know what's going on you have to look at the government stats this is based on, which you can access for free. This article said more than most, but provided rankings for frequency of specific crimes, not actual stats.
So Arizona is second in auto theft but much lower in some violent crimes. I'm not disputing that auto theft is a serious crime and inconvenience, but when you talk "dangerous" states shouldn't this be based on violent crimes, not property crimes? It would be interesting to see how the rankings change if that were the case.
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BronxBomber1 year, 5 months ago

New York is ranked 31st on the most dangerous cities to live in, yet I see it is ranked #4 amongst the world's safest big cities,hmmm...I think it's safe in my neck of the woods, you just gotta learn how to dodge in and out between the bullets that buzz by yah every now and then.
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invest071 year, 5 months ago

Wisconsin is number 9 on the list for humans but it is not so safe for deer:
http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/man-gets-p

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Willy131 year, 5 months ago

Nice! I live in the most dangerous state! 4 years in a row. Not the best of records!
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  BronxBomber1 year, 5 months ago
  
  Think of it this way,Willy13, at least your state is consistent...
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broad-ley1 year, 5 months ago

The most dangerous State to live in is the United State of America. Since the 70's crime skyrocketed. Beyond scope in fact. No one is safe. Nice to see their view of the worst place to be. Just brings fear. No service in it. Just a tool. For what, you ask. Good question!
My view is that the most dangerous place to live is where you are. That is where trouble finds most. In their secure zone. Really it is not where you are, but, are you where you should be.
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puffin1 year, 5 months ago

Lol, I hadn't scrolled this far down yet when I made my comment to ZenAgain, up above. I'd have to agree with you.
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Mowens19841 year, 5 months ago

My state didn't make the list either (Kentucky) ... I never feel like I live in a dangerous place. Most of the people around here seem to do stupid things to kill themselves, not each other.
I mean, we have a ton of the whole "we leave our front doors to our houses unlocked" kind of thing...
Even as I'm sitting here at my job, typing on a blog instead of working, my car is sitting in the parking garage... unlocked.
And while some people would call it crazy... I guess it really does seem an entire world different depending on what state you live in.
*goes back to being cautiously optimistic about his safety*
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  jordan111 year, 5 months ago
  
  Even as I'm sitting here at my job, typing on a blog instead of working, my car is sitting in the parking garage... unlocked.>>>>
  lolololol!
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  kctrixter1 year, 5 months ago
  
  Kentucky 33
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  maryhaze1 year, 5 months ago
  
  not only are the keys in both vehicles in the driveway, i haven't got around to locking up the house yet:~) of course i have 13 big dogs in the den with me & i'd love to see the look on whoever would think to break in!
  safe in the state of NH!
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twangster1 year, 5 months ago

Tennessee...(#5 most dangerous) I live here and am never surprised if it tops some terrible list.
It's the buckle of the bible belt, full of southern hypocrisy ( bless their hearts).
Worst of all it's the home of Frist's HCA, the corporation most responsible for the deeply flawed health care system in this country.
And then there's the MOCK ROCK these idiots call country music.
If I see one more hillbilly making the " metal" sign when some whiney girl hits a high note I'll vomit.

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aceofspades11 year, 5 months ago

HaHA all you folks afraid of big bad NEW YORK CITY - the fourth safest and by far the largest city in America- I'll take my chances right here in the Big Apple rather than in some Yahoo town with boozed -up rednecks
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aceofspades11 year, 5 months ago

Actually although its not listed Washington D.C is the most dangerous city- that's because it outsources its crimes to places like Iraq, Africa, and has the highest rate of pickpocketing in the world (the IRS)
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americanmom1 year, 5 months ago

i'm happy to say, I can leave my doors unlocked my garage unlocked, and i can leave my car running with 3 purebreads in it, do my shopping & come back out and everythings just how I left it. I could leave a credit card laying on the seat and no one would touch it. I am so lucky to live where I do.
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evelyna1 year, 5 months ago

I was surprised that Alaska is on the list. Everyone I know from Alaska is an alcholic. Usually in colder areas people tend to stay inside more-so less crime.
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OldRusty1 year, 5 months ago

My home and property is guarded by Smith&Wesson. this works real well.
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web201 year, 5 months ago

All 50 states ranked on Google Maps at http://www.mibazaar.com/safeandunsafestates.html
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