How old are you, SpiderNat? Were you around during the Joe Gibbs years (especially the first go round) at RFK?
I was, and so I am awaiting your response.
I was not here, but I can tell you for certain, there is no objective measure that will demonstrate that SE DC in the 80s is safer than SE DC now. Or even 15 years ago. The statement is patently absurd, your feelings notwithstanding.