WTF??? Did I say something racist w/o knowing it? I live in probably the most diversified city on Earth. So don't even try that. In additional, I am a minority myself.

So to answer your question.....no, certain minorities or people from certain parts of town are NOT more inclined to steal a bike just like a 5 year old is inclined to eat candy. If those kids were rednecks, they would have done the same. Same goes for kids who grew up with money. Kids will be kids.....it's for the thrills.

Perhaps you were fortunate enough to grow up and live in an area where the honor system is in place. But come to NYC and leave you bike for 5 minutes. I will bet my life that it'll be gone. That's just life.