i sort of expected to not like this piece just from the title, but it was even worse than i expected. it didn't take long, but he really lost me when he defend

i sort of expected to not like this piece just from the title, but it was even worse than i expected. it didn't take long, but he really lost me when he defended the writing of these words: “The difference is in other cosmopolitan cities, the lower part of society keep to themselves. They sell small trinkets, beg coyly, stay quiet, and generally stay out of your way. They realize it’s a privilege to be in the civilized part of town and view themselves as guests. And that’s okay. In downtown SF the degenerates gather like hyenas, spit, urinate, taunt you, sell drugs, get rowdy, they act like they own the center of the city…You can preach compassion, equality, and be the biggest lover in the world, but there is an area of town for degenerates and an area of town for the working class. There is nothing positive gained from having them so close to us It’s a burden and a liability having them so close to us. Believe me, if they added the smallest iota of value I’d consider thinking different, but the crazy toothless lady who kicks everyone that gets too close to her cardboard box hasn’t made anyone’s life better in a while.” i think that maybe when a culture emerges that thinks that sort of thinking is okay, something is very wrong. if that culture is on the decline, then i think that maybe not only the bay, but maybe the entire world is made a better place for it. in truth though, the tech/office diaspora does scare me a little bit. there is so much power and influence that is wrapped up in the white collar world. if the power brokers decamp for country fiefdoms and homesteads, their reduced interaction and engagement with the problems of the real world may change how they perceive the world and those problems. i fear this could manifest as reduced political will and financing to help the less fortunate in the long run, leading to a worse off society overall.