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> Interesting that you say this after our progressive DA was recalled & our mayor is trying to supplement the SFPD budget by $27.6M.

Not commenting on the current DA's performance yet, but even "good changes" take time. SF didn't get this way overnight.

Having lived in SF for over 10 years (and never been mugged) there are multiple areas that are subjectively and objectively unsafe. I hope you continue to be so lucky.

Good for you.

But I do not feel safe at all. What do your kids and grandkids say about SF? Maybe that is generational - I’m in 50s.

> I will freely and safely walk anywhere in the City at any time of day or night.

Please don't. This is not safe, even if you have managed not to be a victim so far.

Governments and the polities they govern are like container ships. It takes a long time to change course even after the decision is made. Sadly, in SF, the damage has already been done and it won't be undone by recalling a single DA or merely proposing to fund public safety.

Nice anecdote. Have you heard the one about the tech CTO that got stabbed to death? We have data about this too and it's very much trending in the wrong direction.

If you're tired of arguing with people who are begging you to care about their lives, you can always just remain silent.