Bad neighborhood
I lived in a bad neighborhood for 25 years – not a slum, but not middle class. Some people left their trash barrels out for days. Some left so many shopping carts around, a truck had to come by...
View ArticleSocial classes and liberals
American liberals resist the idea of ‘social classes’, assuming: Classes mean ‘inequality,’ ‘stratification,’ and ‘conflict.’ If the gap between rich and poor grows, something is wrong. Those with...
View ArticleLiving with bums
THE FREEMAN 7/90 (bought all rights). Reprinted in 8 newspapers with the title ‘Low-life.’ Any discussion of crime, addiction, welfare abuse or other anti-social behavior should involve a realistic...
View ArticleCheapo car auction
I’ve been to a number of car auctions without problems, but one was miserable. Imagine yourself going: You can get easy credit [at high interest?]. You can look over the cars and start them, but...
View ArticleThe immature at a traffic school
Long ago I went to traffic school in an upscale part of my county and it was all right. Later I went to another in a less affluent part and it was dreadful. The1st session was marked by nail-bitters,...
View ArticleWhy not rate social programs?
During my years in social work and since, I’ve seen a crying need for some kind of ratings. No one has an idea of what are the best programs for addiction, crime, mental illness, or whatever. There is...
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