Comments by "Babu" (@Babu-kr3cr) on "The NYC Subway Just Got Worse…" video.

They used to have booths with token clerks who could call the police if need be. They took all of them out. Maybe if they were still there, it would be better. I think having the paid musicians is annoying to some people. Those were jobs for street people, now you need a permit. Some rich elite medical student on a cello probably set off some woman who felt he was looking down on her trying to elevate her space to where she wasn't fitting in. There is a lot more stress because the trains are too overcrowded. They really didn't used to be that stuffed with people where there are seven different arms clinging for life while standing around a pole. It is dehumanizing and scary. There was always a risk of being pushed on the tracks. You need situational awareness. Most people don't develop that now, so they complain about getting attacked. More police probably won't help much. They will arrest people for doing nothing out of boredom.
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