Philadelphia is a tough town
Philadelphia’s evening news continues to stagger me with its matter-of-fact crime reports. Here’s a story from the Philadelphia Inquirer about a shopkeeper who shot three would-be robbers and cornered a fourth in the back of the store. Here’s a quote from the shopkeeper, Mr. John Lee:
“He had a BB gun on him, so I took it,” Lee said. “Then I beat him up and took his boots and called police.”
Lesson: if you try to rob Philadelphia, Philadelphia will shoot you then rob you right back.
It is at least understandable that Mr. Lee did not consider calling the police immediately a viable option. They were probably out drag racing.
I’m really quite glad our new house is out in the ‘burbs.