As someone who moved out of SF 2 years ago, this article reflects exactly the frustrations I felt with the city. I'm all for progressive ideals. I support universal healthcare. I support free higher-ed. I support basic income. And I'm perfectly happy to pay drastically higher taxes in order to fund all of the above.
But I also want to live in a city where I don't need to worry about my car getting broken into. Where I don't have to worry about being mugged late at night. Where the police department is adequately staffed to minimize crime, and those who do commit crimes are punished for doing so.
And call me an elitist, but I'd be very happy if my kids could grow up in a city where the streets are clean and don't smell of piss.
I don't see why any of those desires should be in conflict with my progressive ideals, but apparently in SF, that makes me a heartless capitalist pig. Whatever. Water under the bridge now. Best wishes to you SF. I'll just continue living here in my new home where people are willing to face up to real problems with practical solutions.
But I also want to live in a city where I don't need to worry about my car getting broken into. Where I don't have to worry about being mugged late at night. Where the police department is adequately staffed to minimize crime, and those who do commit crimes are punished for doing so.
And call me an elitist, but I'd be very happy if my kids could grow up in a city where the streets are clean and don't smell of piss.
I don't see why any of those desires should be in conflict with my progressive ideals, but apparently in SF, that makes me a heartless capitalist pig. Whatever. Water under the bridge now. Best wishes to you SF. I'll just continue living here in my new home where people are willing to face up to real problems with practical solutions.