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Originally posted by SummerChild
Ladygreek,
I think that it might be beneficial for some to see how folk in public housing actually live. Many have never thought about the conditions. It might bring light to that population. Heck, I didn't know, for example, that the walls and floors are concrete in many places (even though there are numerous small children and babies who live in these developments).
We all know that the problem has been around for a long time but it is *awfully* hard to pretend like you didn't know about it (which many legislators conveniently do) when Oprah is showcasing it.
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I hear what you are saying SC, but it is moot now since this was a hoax. In any case, there have been many such public media forays into public housing over the years. 60 Minutes anb other newsmag shows have done this. After the initial sensation it all dies down because no money is forthcoming.
The issue is systemic, and unless we hold our legislators and politicians accountable, nothing will happen.