People tend to filter out the bad memories, like the fact that crackheads were breaking into cars constantly, making it nearly impossible to have a decent car stereo. They started making them that you could pull out, and take into the house. It was common to see cars parked on the street with a sign that said “No Valuables in car.”

The crime rates in America in the 80s were through the roof. It wasn’t until the earl/mid 90s that they dropped.