There is no need to sound so self-rightous. While it is true that racism abounds, it is clear that arrogance is alive and well too. We are all adults and not one of us is going to call the police just because someone is walking down the street. Have some respect for your neighbors. I have most definitely called the police when I saw an elderly woman walking down my street seemingly disoriented and I could not communicate with her. I would characterize that as looking out for others. People can, should and will use their best judgement when deciding whether or not to report suspicious activity - regardless of the persons race or attire; your charges of racism notwithstanding. Denise There is an older woman who walks up and down Jackson Street near my home. Sometimes she stands on a corner for several minutes, looking around. Should I report her? Or not unless she happens to be a person of color and wearing a hoodie? Please, friends, let's be vigilant but not vigalantees! Trying to enter a door on a front porch or walking up someone's driveway and scoping out the garage is suspicious -- absolutely. Walking up and down the street, talking on a cell phone may simply be a neighbor looking for fresh air and a quiet or confidential place to talk to a friend. --dan