WHAT'S UP IS DOWN AND WHAT'S DOWN IS UP

The rules for feeling safe in D.C. are changing. No longer can you say don't cross 16th St. or if I'm in Georgetown I don't need to worry about getting mugged or worse.

"This is a big difference from what we've seen in years past," Police Chief Charles Ramsey said in the WaPo, noting that criminals tended to stick within a mile of their homes when setting out for a night of robbery or burglary. "And it's a pattern that we've been tracking."

If this trend holds greater regional cooperation will be needed to fight crime in D.C. Good luck on that one.

Furthermore if you are not safe in Georgetown because its rich and attracts criminals what about Bethesda or Alexandria? Probably not safe either.