One thing you can see if you go to poorer states (Alabama being the example here) is how fabulously wealthy the college towns are (Tuscaloosa and Auburn). Luxury apartments extending for miles. Restaurants, swimming pools, golf courses, you name it.
Then you go to rural parts of the state and see people living in poverty. Boarded up buildings. Meth everywhere. Horrible roads. 1950’s era public housing.
Does the government try to bring industry to poorer areas so they can live better and grow the economy?
Apparently not.
Absolutely agree. And don’t forget the sports coaches making $500K at public universities, which is a crime in and of itself.