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Friday, May 23, 2003
The Real DC
Few DC guidebooks provide help to the visitor who wants to experience the city like a real Washingtonian. For example, the "2002 Let's Go DC" guide says:
"In 1942, DC doubled New York City's murder rate and, according to Newsweek, became the 'Murder Capital of the US.' Exactly 50 years later, the title was resurrected, thanks to widespread crack addiction and the increasing availability of assault weapons. The murder epidemic, while mostly an affair of drug dealers shooting one another, sometimes catches innocents in the crossfire. Most crime occurs in places that do not get many visitors, primarily the Northeast and Southeast neighborhoods, and east of 14th St. NW. Try to enter these regions only in a car, and always exercise extreme caution."
Does this sound like the city you know? I don't think so. After reading too many caricatures like this one, Kelly and Deborah decided to create a website that actually reflects the local culture of Washington, DC. Visit www.our-dc.com.
DC Metro Action is published by Michael Schlesinger, a 32-year veteran of electoral and issue organizing who is committed to social justice and to increasing participation in the political process.
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