I have lived in some of the toughest parts of England and I know what reality is like at the bottom instead of sitting in some comfy armchair writing and whining about life I lived it.
Cant stand any armchair types, military sociologists left and right.
IF i was bothered I could also get another professor who would have a ton of papers talking about what a fascist state my country is.
LOL to me these pundits both on the right and left need to get outside there comfy little libraries and experience real life.
That pundit has a lifetime of experience of dealing with societies dysfunctions. Upfront and personal, not academic crap, but daily interaction with the poor, the crazy the violent, and those they impact. Just a suggestion but go to City Journal and read a few of his columns. You might find yourself enlightened.