Wow...Manwithaplan, you have certainly contributed to this thread. Thank you. All of the replies I read have had very interesting points. After reading them again, I have concluded that my opinion is based around smalltown-USA. That is why I expect neighbors to be friendly and etc etc.
The larger cities have there place in our society. They offer the ammenities that other choose to be without. (by living in Bumfuck Northwoods).
Thanks again for your thoughts.