BG> By the same token though, I still refuse to walk local streets after dark.

RS> But you still drive down to the shops, a MUCH bigger risk to your life |-)

BG> Oh sure, statistically there is no argument with that at all, but
BG> if driving, I can at least minimise the likelihood of my having an
BG> accident.  Not so with a random attack by a bunch of ferals though.

You just carry a better weapon and use it if the need arises |-)

Hardly any difference on the personal effort possibility.
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