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Originally Posted by Igottago
I think the point he's trying to make is that you are unlikely to be attacked on Vancouver's downtown east side. I agree with him. Yes, there is a horrific drug problem down there. But you are very unlikely to get shot or even mugged if you walk through that stretch of blocks. Unlike some American ghettos where at least a robbery would be highly likely.
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Maybe the dispute is on the definition of the word slum. "Most likely to be mugged" and "highest illegal narcotics use" both seem pretty bad to me. It's not like "Detroit is worse" is an argument for being the best city in the world