I rather be a city rat than a country rat

I disagree with this statement because I feel that the city rat's life is filled with danger unlike that of the country rat's. In the story The City Mouse and the Country Mouse, the city mouse brought the country mouse to the town he lived in and entered a house to search for food. However, while they were eating, the owner of the house returned and the two mice had no choice but to run. In the end the country mouse returned to his home in the country which was free from danger. In our modern city living, life appears to be very good because our material needs can easily be satisfied such as good jobs, good food, housing and medical care. However, the satisfaction of our material needs has resulted in hidden dangers. Building of more factories, building, roads, and etc causes significant amount of pollution. The stress level in city living is also very high be it at work, school and play due to competition and congestion. The high availability of 'good' food in the city leads to unhealthy diet. Convenience in terms of transportation and home entertainment also cause people to have a sedentary lifestyle. Crime in the city is also higher. All these pose a great amount of danger to our health and life. On the other hand, the food the country may be bland but at least it s healthy, the air is fresh, the stress level is low, crime level is lower, and without modern conveniences, people would be forced to lead a more active lifestyle. Hence life in the country is certainly healthier, happier and more peaceful. Therefore, in my opinion, I would rather be a country rat because I feel that, better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.