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"As those natives who have more resources leave, those left behind may struggle to support churches, police athletic leagues, parent-teacher associations, and l
by Rafuino 7y ago
"As those natives who have more resources leave, those left behind may struggle to support churches, police athletic leagues, parent-teacher associations, and local businesses."
Huh... churches are the first thing that come to mind. Yep, this was definitely written by a Utah senate staff.
- burfog 7y agoI was out driving in rural Kentucky one day, along a long narrow gravel road with sparse houses, and came across a church. The church had a sign advertising a get-together with shotguns. I think it was skeet shooting, possibly as a fundraiser. I don't even go to church or have a shotgun, but I suddenly wanted to live there and be a part of that community. I guess you could say that that sort of genuine community made me envious.
- jeffbax 7y agoChurches provide a lot of charity and communal support in most places where they are still relevant. Community masters, one of the reasons that SLC has the highest income mobility in the country