[namecheapTA]

It's not about pure safety numbers. It's about my control of the situation. Once I step onto a train, I'm locked in (literally).

In my car I have a lot of control. Heck, I don't get into drive through fast food lines in sketchy areas because I don't like the idea of not being able to go forwards or backwards if a criminal type walks up to my car.

I ride motorcycles. Very dangerous. But I feel safe because I ride with my eyes open. In 20 years, I've had maybe 1 close call. While most riders I know have a crash in their first year.

[woodruffw]

In other words: you feel safe. And that's fine; I'm glad you do. But I like feeling safe because the statistics bear it out.

[namecheapTA]

And that's how you end up being an unlucky victim. "hope is not a strategy"

And on public transit, basically all you have is hope.

[woodruffw]

Hope, and numbers! A good combination, in my book.

[skinnymuch]

Great writing and breakdowns in this back and forth. Numbers don’t lie.