Gated home or in the hills

[London_Manila]

I don't have that and feel perfectly safe. Maybe you have a lot to worry about if you stroll around flashing your wares.

If you treat your neigbours as people not underlings, you will be part of the community like I am.

its just my personal opinion

Many do live in these places and seem very happy with it but thats not for me

Every barangay has their "local idiots" and i dont want to be the "sitting duck" just around the corner from them

You can treat your neighbours with respect of course but you will not be able to know everyone living there

I never wanted to turn my place into a fortress also

[Terpe]

....Every barangay has their "local idiots" and i dont want to be the "sitting duck" just around the corner from them ...

Now this is very true.
Not to be over dramatic, but as far as my 10 years experience goes, there is an "official" in every barangay who has an "official" firearm. To own and to carry.
I include members of my own extended family (also barangay officials).

There are some things that beggar belief.