The World isn't Safe

Just a thought that came across my mind this morning as I set off to church with my family. I was busy munching on a piece of bread when I noticed my mum locking the doors. With the steady jangle of keys, the house became a sudden fortress with locks all over as that of a prison. Only the main entrance to the house was left untouched as we busied our early morning with breakfast.

Soon after we headed out, the entrance was locked and the house became a no-entry zone. Of course, its a daily routine we stick to: Going out, lock doors, no worries. But that just proves that the world now is in a mess. Every now and then we have to keep a look out for the numerous pick pockets prowling the shadows whenever we're walking in a crowded area especially areas like Pasar Malam. If you let your guard down for even a second, you might find yourself with an empty pocket and a shitload of problems.

Then there are the house break ins. Owners of a home coming back from a hard day's work or from a long vacation hoping to enjoy the sweet comforts of their respective homes but only to find it broken into and with most of the valuables missing. A disaster of sorts. So to prevent this, we lock up our houses to near impenetrability with locks and CCTV cameras and whatever gadgets you might find worthy as a security device.

I still remember that unfortunate day where someone broke into my Honda Car. My parents were using it at the time, and they headed out to Everise just to buy groceries. It was a short 20 minutes, but the villains managed to get away with my father's laptop and documents and my mum's documents as well. The car was locked. But there were stuff inside. So seeing that a potential steal was in sight, criminals will act. Break in, take items, run and never get caught. Thats the initial idea of it I guess.

When will we be able to breathe without the fear of being robbed?

I have yet to see that day come, but I'm hoping.