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Old Posted Aug 8, 2013, 11:12 PM
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Sadly, I pretty much know nothing about Baltimore other than what I've seen in The Wire - which makes Baltimore look like an absolute hell hole. I think a lot of West Coast folks are the same way; when they think about Baltimore, the first thing that comes to mind is The Wire. I know it's just an overly-dramatized, fictional account of the city that shouldn't be taken too seriously, but it still manages to to put a permanent stain on one's image of Baltimore - partially because that show was so gripping and engaging.

I've heard Baltimore tossed in with Detroit in conversations about decaying American cities and I immediately jump in, "no no! Baltimore isn't experiencing anything like Detroit!" Even I, in all my ignorance, know better than that. (Sometimes Cleveland gets lumped in with Detroit too.)

Bear in mind, I'm talking about your average schmuck - not an infill geek that hangs out on these forums. You guys tend to know more about this kind of stuff.
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