The pilot program in Chicago was successful in that it restricted relocation of poor families to those who worked for a living and lacked criminal records. A wholesale relocation of the underclass, however, only succeeds in destroying stable communities.
Through the Section 8 program, Uncle Sam is the new "blockbuster."
I'm glad you liked it. It's happening all over the country, having a huge effect on the cities.
Memphis is number two in violent crime, and number one in property crime. The population of Memphis has decreased six of the last seven years, despite continuing annexation of surrounding communities.