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West Side Story is a musical about Gangs in New York and there crimes which they committed. Mayor Marion Barry once said, “If you take out the killings, (PAUSE) Washington actually has a very, very low crime rate” There is nothing more frightening than crime - and the fear of crime. (PAUSE) All of us will have felt that prickle of anxiety when walking down a poorly lit street, or when passing a gang of unruly youths loitering on a street corner. There is the shock of the sickening (PAUSE), sinking realization when burglars have invaded the sanctuary and security of our homes, and taken our valuables. But too often fear of crime is much greater than the chance of it actually happening. Fear of crime is fanned by speculation, horrific stories, and big headlines. Every crime is one to