City Quote by George Moscone
“Crime is an overhead you have to pay if you want to live in the city.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Address, San Francisco, 1978
Urban crime imposes a cost on residents, like a tax you must pay to live in a city.
In simple terms: City crime is a costly burden.
Key Takeaway
Work to reduce crime in your community.
Themes
crime
urban life
cost
public safety
policy
Mood
cautionary
analytical
Type
City:1
Crime:1
Live City:0
Crime Overhead:1
Overhead Pay:0
When to use this quote
- city living
- budgeting
- community safety
- political activism
- urban planning
Key Concepts
economics
sociology
law enforcement
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can lower urban crime costs?
- How does personal safety affect city life?
A Different Perspective
Crime rates vary and may be influenced by broader socioeconomic factors.
