[everybodyknows]

The great revelation of Google Street View for me has been that such is more or less the world norm. Neighborhoods of entirely unbarred windows and unfenced lots are scarce on any continent.

The tragedy is that so few, at least here in the US, see the liberating value in them.

[paulryanrogers]

The liberating value of unfenced lawns and yards?

If so I'd say it's great for playing as a kid. Kind of annoying for maintaining pets.

[diego_moita]

It is more than that. It is about the state of mind.

Feeling safe is precious, with cascading effects on personal health, community cohesion, civic participation, etc.

Remember the Maslow Pyramid of needs, where safety is the most basic one? Well, this is part of it.

[esseph]

> Neighborhoods of entirely unbarred windows and unfenced lots are scarce on any continent.

I guess I've been on 4 continents. What are you talking about???