This poor, poor young woman. She did nothing wrong and did not deserve this. Terrible tragedy. Nevertheless a few tips ... things not to do on a train at night: 1. Sit near someone else, especially someone that appears mentally ill (later confirmed). Trust no one. 2. Sit with headphones drowning out all surrounding sound. Be alert. 3. Expect that Transit Police will be there to help you. They will not. Never rely on anyone, especially the government. I would tell her to avoid Charlotte altogether, but of course, she lived there. Not a great city, despite what people may tell you. Do not believe them. Of course, this schizophrenic fellow should not have been walking our streets, but that is a separate matter.
What culturally worthwhile place would you have had hwr live? New York? Los Angeles? Houston? Those are a step up. What city at Charlotte's size is mose suburban and therefore safer?
As a fellow Raleighite, I’m all for good natured ribbing of Charlotte, and its pretensions. This is not good natured ribbing.
I would not have her live anywhere. She is a Ukrainian refugee who fled to the safety of her uncle's home. She had no choice and did nothing wrong.
A close family member of mine was recently nearly killed in Charlotte. Fortunately, they survived. You can imagine that I have similar feelings as the Zaretska family.
You bash Charlotte but won't name a better city? You would not have her live anywhere? I guess that works out, 'cause she isn't living anywhere.
A fried of mine was gunned down like a dog by cops in my town. I don't have similar feelings as the ZarUtska family.
lol, Atlanta wouldn't have you. "Off you go" is a first world phrase. You're not English. They beat your ass in a matter of minutes and sent you back to Mama. Just say, "vamos" or something. Anyhow, I'll be here as long as I choose.
Hey, you went to Midtown looking for it, sounds like. That's your business and your right. I won't try to vote it away from you.
This thread has clearly outlived whatever purpose it was intended to serve. I’m going to do my best to forget it as quickly as possible.