About two months some idle kid stole my car from my driveway, right in front of my door. I had just returned from an event and left the car running and quickly ran inside to get something and head back out. I returned within 5 minutes, and it was gone. I distinctly remember how I felt. I had this dazed, sinking feeling inside. I felt violated. my safety valve was now irreparably broken. A stranger entered my private reserved space and did me harm.
Now every time I drive my car into my driveway, I have to park it in my garage. Because now I feel as if someone is watching me, because someone was when they stole my car.
In any community where there is rampant crime, I know it's a broken community. Several safety valves are broken and the multiple effect shatters communities.
