More Dangerous: Detroit or Florida?

[Goldwater]

Statistically, the correct answer is Detroit. But Florida's larger cities aren't exactly safe - especially Miami and Orlando. Where I live in Florida has a relatively high crime rate, but it's not too dangerous. In most places you'd feel safe leaving your door unlocked at night. Although in Jacksonville, just a few miles away, I certainly wouldn't advise that.

People do that?

[Goldwater]

Statistically, the correct answer is Detroit. But Florida's larger cities aren't exactly safe - especially Miami and Orlando. Where I live in Florida has a relatively high crime rate, but it's not too dangerous. In most places you'd feel safe leaving your door unlocked at night. Although in Jacksonville, just a few miles away, I certainly wouldn't advise that.

People do that?

I often leave the door unlocked even if I go out. I wouldn't want to live anywhere I couldn't do that.

Why even have a lock, then?

[Goldwater]

Huh, weird. Is my family just particularly paranoid or something? Because growing up, locking the door was just the thing you did every time you left the house or went to bed.