I've made a big decision today, and it's not about giving up coffee and donuts. Over the past week, everyone i've spoken to about my next destination St Louis gas warned me East St Louis is not a place i should be walking through. 3rd highest murder rate in the US this year and generally not a nice place for non-locals. My fears were confirmed today after speaking to the local sheriff during am ID check. He said in no uncertain terms that i would be stupid walking through there, even if wouldn't. Bullet magnet and prime target were phrases that came to mind. I may be crazy but im not stupid, so i've decided to take the metrobus from Troy to downtown tomorrow. If anyone has any objections they're more than welcome to walk it for me, i promise i'll attend your funeral.