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I don’t think we actually have some of those things. See: Flint, MI.
by SolaceQuantum 8y ago
I don’t think we actually have some of those things. See: Flint, MI.
- pimmen 8y agoWhat happened in Flint was a scandal because that's not supposed to happen in a rich country, that sort of water supply is an eye sore that someone should've done something about years ago. The sentiment that things like these can and should be dealt with swiftly is so engrained in us because of all the benefits we enjoy. Meanwhile, in some places where millions of people live cholera in the main water supply is Tuesday. You can make boatloads of cash if you satisfy that market demand.
- megaman22 8y agoYes, a horrifically mismanaged city that collapsed into corruption when it's tentpole heavy industry packed up and left makes a great example. That's not necessarily representative of anything, though.