If you noticed I just mentioned forget about my comments on Houston (which still stand), but the purpose of the OP thread is not to argue about Dem or Rep politics.
Murders can happen anywhere. They just happen more when there are more sorry people and the law is more liberal and forgiving. Just my opinion, just mine, but we are not here to get the last word in on such.
The OP is looking for good info as to where he needs to live and work. Just that simple.