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MEAN STREETS 

MEAN STREETS

by Chris Davis
We're in the top five! Memphis has been ranked the fourth most dangerous metropolitan area in the Morgan Quietness Thea annual survey of America's most dangerous cities. Yes, you heard right. When it comes to the big five murder, rape, aggravated assault, burglary, and auto theft only Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Detroit have bragging rights over Memphis. Given the stagnant economy, perhaps local chambers of commerce should consider looking into crime as a major growth industry.

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