Yes, true. No doubt there should be measures taken to curb criminals, but at the same time we should take steps that ensure our and our kids well being. I think there should be spruced up security in our societies. There should be CCTV cameras in play areas as well. Actually in every place where people our moving, especially in societies with vulnerable (dark) areas. There should be some basic self defence course that each and everyone should do to ensure that we can avert any uncalled for incident.
Also, one must not to go the level of being finicky in doing all this. Being, alert, cautious is all we should be, but this driving our mind all the time will add undue stress in life. Have a know how of your surroundings and if you see anything suspicious bring it into light and complain to the police rather than sighting everyone with doubtful eyes day in and day out.
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