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Old 07-09-2008, 12:11 PM
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Default Re: Secure Gated Community

I lived in a 24-hour guarded gate community for 17 years and I loved it. Property owners had stickers on their cars to get in, others had to pick up passes called in by owners to get in.
Living alone, I felt very safe and secure and the only crime was an occasional theft by a housecleaning crew (all maintenance, etc. had to be out by 6:00 pm unless an emergency.)

I was very surprised when I found our "gated" community! It is a misnomer, but I feel very safe here. I do think our gates do provide a deterrent for someone not familiar with the setup.
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