It is not just these old industrial centers. Do you knowwhat is happening to Long Island? It was once a bastion of middle class America with prosperous and safe suburbs. Now it has degenerated to either the super wealthy or the poor/ illegal aliens. Gangs, drugs, white (middle class) flight. Really sad. Long Island is just an example of what will occur in other middle class/suburban areas of the country.
I know. There are more such instances than one can track.
Jefferson weeps.