[speeder]

Where do you live in L.A.? My LA is a nice place to live and I never see crime of any kind, much less shootings. Knock on wood, (it can happen anywhere), but so far, so good. Granted, I've only been here for 30 years.

Chicago is a beautiful city but has its ghettos, I'm sure. I've never had anything but a good time there. Unless you're some dipschit Clark Griswald driving around lost in the hood at night, I doubt that their crime rate will directly affect you. If you're out trying to score crack after midnight, it might get dangerous. Score your crack during daylight hours.