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If you are a well-known activist and you choose to downplay crime in a neighbourhood, then whether or not you actually live in that neighbourhood obviously becomes a matter of public interest – especially if your testimony contradicts that of locals who live in that neighbourhood. This is true irrespective of your gender. High-income progressive activists have a concerning tendency to downplay crime in areas they do not live in, often at the expense of low-income people who must bear the actual burdens of street violence. This is worth acknowledging and discussing. Progressive activists often emphasize the importance of "lived experience" – but are quick to deflect when one points out their lack of lived experience when it comes to neighbourhood crime.