I spent some time in the city between 86-90. It was like an insane asylum. I have heard from some that the 70's were even worse, although I can't imagine how...

I spent some time in the city between 86-90. It was like an insane asylum. I have heard from some that the 70's were even worse, although I can't imagine how... I figure NYC could degenerate back to the way things once were, what's to stop it and seems like it is on it's way.