Cristo Rey, SD was the first neighborhood I lived in this country (hence the handle) and it is indeed ghetto. The area you speak of is not.
Trust me, there's a big difference between the two.
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Xmas - It's the most dangerous time...
Trust me, there's a big difference between the two.
I'm just too getto for a fancy non-dog vehicle. I never even enjoyed all the limo rides in USA. I preferred my old beat up pickup truck with all the camping gear in the back.
Let's get back on topic... Is there anything anyone is doing differently this Holiday season in terms of safety? Anyone notice anything different this Holiday season, (more crowds, traffic, etc..) pertaining to safety?
I really haven't seen any difference since I came here 22 years ago except I don't go out at night and don't drink alcohol. Oh, there's more traffic. That's about it.
Haven't you noticed (or still too busy deleting my replies?) - they are walking dogs and cats and taking 22 minutes walks from Blue Mall to Sarasota, that in a country that has been rated at number 83 in crimes committed worldwide that is - but hey, what have you been doing differently - what a ghetto question BTW
Someone dies in the DR every 8 minutes and there are 190 deaths per day, crime index of 62% and a safety below 40% - but we ask what have we done differently and promote to walk dogs, cats and long walks from Blue mall to Sarasota?
Ghetto, totally!
Lets stay on topic please!
Ghetto, totally!
Lets stay on topic please!
Radical, you’re on thin ice, again. And it’s cracking. Again. Arguing with mods is never a good idea.
See you next year.
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Agree. If you're scared of your own shadow, don't go out. But normal people generally have no problem here.
Wow. That radical dude is hilarious! 😂 I had a private driver too whom we called 3rd Mundo or just Mundo. Drives a Toyota SUV. He actually had a nice informative and entertaining YouTube channel. Suggested I started using Uber more to save money. Great advice! I think I partied too much for him and he got tired of me…😂
Bought an SUV a few months ago but I now want to sell it because I actually prefer to use Uber as I hate driving here!!!
I also feel very safe walking. I frequently walk either to La Sirena on Churchill or Nacional in Plaza Central when I’m in Piantini for exercise, or across the street to Nacional when I’m in my other building on Nunez. Never felt unsafe or ghetto.
One of the richest Dominicans here whom I know uses Uber and walks even though the guy owns 3 luxury vehicles. So, I don’t know how that guy thinks Uber or walking is ghetto or for poor people.
My only time being robbed, if you can call it that, was in my vehicle in traffic with a friend a few weeks ago when a moto guy drove past and snatched my cellphone as I had the window down while smoking. Never been approached or felt unsafe walking anywhere here in the national district.
Bought an SUV a few months ago but I now want to sell it because I actually prefer to use Uber as I hate driving here!!!
I also feel very safe walking. I frequently walk either to La Sirena on Churchill or Nacional in Plaza Central when I’m in Piantini for exercise, or across the street to Nacional when I’m in my other building on Nunez. Never felt unsafe or ghetto.
One of the richest Dominicans here whom I know uses Uber and walks even though the guy owns 3 luxury vehicles. So, I don’t know how that guy thinks Uber or walking is ghetto or for poor people.
My only time being robbed, if you can call it that, was in my vehicle in traffic with a friend a few weeks ago when a moto guy drove past and snatched my cellphone as I had the window down while smoking. Never been approached or felt unsafe walking anywhere here in the national district.
It's not only the criminals you need to watch out for this Christmas (according to Dominican Today)
"Santo Domingo.- The President of the Permanent Commission of the Interior and Police of the Chamber of Deputies, Edwin Mejía, has strongly opposed the proposed arrests by the National Police during the Christmas season, which are based on the concept of “suspicious profiles.” This approach, which relies on people’s appearance and clothing, has raised significant concerns due to its violation of human rights and its ineffectiveness in addressing crime in the country.
Mejía emphasized, “It is unacceptable to detain individuals solely based on their appearance or choice of clothing. Many law-abiding citizens may wear clothing items such as masks, coats, sunglasses, or caps for personal or health reasons, without any connection to criminal activities.”
“It is concerning that they intend to arrest people for wearing coats, sunglasses, masks, and caps, especially when authorities have access to information about those involved in criminal activities in various neighborhoods. Additionally, it is common and reasonable for people to dress warmly during rainy and cold weather,” Mejía remarked.
Police reform?
Appears we still have a long way too go.
"Santo Domingo.- The President of the Permanent Commission of the Interior and Police of the Chamber of Deputies, Edwin Mejía, has strongly opposed the proposed arrests by the National Police during the Christmas season, which are based on the concept of “suspicious profiles.” This approach, which relies on people’s appearance and clothing, has raised significant concerns due to its violation of human rights and its ineffectiveness in addressing crime in the country.
Mejía emphasized, “It is unacceptable to detain individuals solely based on their appearance or choice of clothing. Many law-abiding citizens may wear clothing items such as masks, coats, sunglasses, or caps for personal or health reasons, without any connection to criminal activities.”
“It is concerning that they intend to arrest people for wearing coats, sunglasses, masks, and caps, especially when authorities have access to information about those involved in criminal activities in various neighborhoods. Additionally, it is common and reasonable for people to dress warmly during rainy and cold weather,” Mejía remarked.
Police reform?
Appears we still have a long way too go.
Aimed squarely at two guys on motorcycles wearing ski masks with hoodies. Fine with me.