Mom of 3 little ones here. It should make you feel better to know that there are plenty of great neighborhoods all across America that are more than safe for our kids to Trick or Treat in. My neighbors go all out to make it such a fun night for the kids and we're looking forward to it. Everything really is not all doom and gloom everywhere. My friends all post sweet pics of their little kids trick or treating every year in their neighborhoods.
I have one of the new cars that does that temporary stall to save gas and for the environment. You can turn it off right on the dash. At first it really annoyed me and I thought I'd turn it off, but I've gotten used to it. I figure we have so much and take so much, I can deal with a little annoyance if it in any way might improve the future for my kids. I'll do what I can.