Is the Mall Safe?

I don't shop at the LV Mall too often, mostly because I hate the traffic and crowds, the poor design of the roads, trying to park, and the whole experience gives me a headache. The Promenade is outta my price range, too far away, and I don't like the idea of patronizing a faux downtown. I am surprised that the Stop signs are not spelled "Stoppe." Well, anyway you wanna spell it, some very important people don't like to stoppe, but they sure like to shoppe, so get outta their way and the way of their huge luxury vehicle! It's best for me to avoid the stress.

I was talking to my friendly neighbor Gordy about crime. Gordy always has time to talk, and I like that about him. He said that a lot of crime that goes on at the mall does not get reported in the police report because the paper needs the mall for mega advertising revenues. If that is true, then it's a disservice to the public. I remember a recent news story about a woman abducted at JC Penney, was raped, and she managed to jump out of the car half naked while the car was moving pretty fast on the highway. It's a miracle this brave woman survived. This happened during the day. And I remember about 5 or 6 yrs. ago an art teacher/mother was killed in the parking lot at the mall after trying to defend herself from her attackers. That's when I decided never to go to the mall by myself. These were serious crimes.

I actually enjoy shopping out at K-Mart or Target. But Target can get kinda crowded, unless you go at 8 or 9 am on a weekday, that's pure joy. I think at Target you are paying for the style more than the quality. Ever notice how paper thin the women's clothing is? And it does not last. But at least you'll look stylish, even with shabby-chic holes in your sweater.

I guess it's not that I am anti-mall. I'm just anti-crowds and anti-jerks. I actually like the vintage malls and the visual appeal of a huge indoor space, and how it is divided, with weird sculptures, lights, and fountains. The picture above is of Moorestown Mall in NJ. See my link to "Malls of America" at the sidebar. Do you like the mall? Do you feel safe? I would like to see new retail downtown on "Hamilton Mall."

Is the Mall Safe?

I don't shop at the LV Mall too often, mostly because I hate the traffic and crowds, the poor design of the roads, trying to park, and the whole experience gives me a headache. The Promenade is outta my price range, too far away, and I don't like the idea of patronizing a faux downtown. I am surprised that the Stop signs are not spelled "Stoppe." Well, anyway you wanna spell it, some very important people don't like to stoppe, but they sure like to shoppe, so get outta their way and the way of their huge luxury vehicle! It's best for me to avoid the stress.

I was talking to my friendly neighbor Gordy about crime. Gordy always has time to talk, and I like that about him. He said that a lot of crime that goes on at the mall does not get reported in the police report because the paper needs the mall for mega advertising revenues. If that is true, then it's a disservice to the public. I remember a recent news story about a woman abducted at JC Penney, was raped, and she managed to jump out of the car half naked while the car was moving pretty fast on the highway. It's a miracle this brave woman survived. This happened during the day. And I remember about 5 or 6 yrs. ago an art teacher/mother was killed in the parking lot at the mall after trying to defend herself from her attackers. That's when I decided never to go to the mall by myself. These were serious crimes.

I actually enjoy shopping out at K-Mart or Target. But Target can get kinda crowded, unless you go at 8 or 9 am on a weekday, that's pure joy. I think at Target you are paying for the style more than the quality. Ever notice how paper thin the women's clothing is? And it does not last. But at least you'll look stylish, even with shabby-chic holes in your sweater.

I guess it's not that I am anti-mall. I'm just anti-crowds and anti-jerks. I actually like the vintage malls and the visual appeal of a huge indoor space, and how it is divided, with weird sculptures, lights, and fountains. The picture above is of Moorestown Mall in NJ. See my link to "Malls of America" at the sidebar. Do you like the mall? Do you feel safe? I would like to see new retail downtown on "Hamilton Mall."