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What a jackass.
The people who live in poor areas of the city have no ownership of their own neighborhoods. They pay rent to slumlords, go to underfunded schools, and shop at stores that are not owned by their community. It is not exactly their "own" neighborhood in the same way that you think about your own neighborhood.
People who live in any area of a city have no ownership of their communities.
Unless your dad is Ronald Mcdonald or Mr.Starbucks
You don't have any friends.Most of my friends in Baltimore own their houses.
You don't have any friends.
Indubitably. Quite.But if I did, I'd choose wealthy landowners.
The people who live in poor areas of the city have no ownership of their own neighborhoods. They pay rent to slumlords, go to underfunded schools, and shop at stores that are not owned by their community. It is not exactly their "own" neighborhood in the same way that you think about your own neighborhood.
Its where they live. Putting some pride into their community would go a long way.The people who live in poor areas of the city have no ownership of their own neighborhoods. They pay rent to slumlords, go to underfunded schools, and shop at stores that are not owned by their community. It is not exactly their "own" neighborhood in the same way that you think about your own neighborhood.
Right and wrong.
When businesses pull out of those neighborhoods because of violence from those in the neighborhood it quickly becomes an issue to those living in the neighborhood.
As a matter of fact you'll have unofficial enforcers who Live in that community that do their best to make sure that there is not violence happening at places such as gas stations so as to prevent the owners of the gas stations from pulling the business out of the neighborhood ....
But yes it is still their community and they should still be concerned about it
Its where they live. Putting some pride into their community would go a long way.
You're both right. I'm not defending the actions of burning and looting communities, that is obviously not helpful. Taking pride in where you live and doing your best to improve your community is always the right move.
But there is also obviously a different reality for people in the poor areas of the city. These areas are almost devoid of hope, it's depressing to even drive through some neighborhoods in Baltimore. When people act shocked and confused about how people in that situation could riot in their "own" community, I think they are being pretty oblivious.
West Baltimore:
The people who live in poor areas of the city have no ownership of their own neighborhoods. They pay rent to slumlords, go to underfunded schools, and shop at stores that are not owned by their community. It is not exactly their "own" neighborhood in the same way that you think about your own neighborhood.
LOL @ "They pay rent..."
You had me going until then, but I did crack up.
Hilarious, man. Have a great weekend!!!
He means that they probably aren't actually "paying" for anything. We're paying, not them.I have no idea what you're talking about.
I let you get back on Boner.You guys are derailing the thread. Let's get back on Boner.
I let you get back on Boner.