Blame the liberal Democrats. Specifically, LBJ and his ludicrous “Great Society” programs which could not have been more destructive if they included a bad of heroin for people signing up.
Take, for instance, Auburn Ave. in Atlanta. Just a couple of generations ago, it was a beehive of black entrepreneurial activity. Have a look at it now. Practically nothing going on of a private enterprisse nature. Explanation? The libs came through in the ‘60’s on a hunt for votes from newly enfranchised blacks, bringing a slate of giveaway programs with them.
Result? In a very short time, much more crime, addiction, dependency, and squalor. And respect for private business went right up in smoke. Throw in loss of respect for elders and knowledge as well.
WATTS has never been rebuilt.
Insurance companies will NOT underwrite any enterprise there- especially a decent grocery store.
They burned down their own suppliers. Who would want to go thru a repeat of that event? I worked on the perimeter of that event—was more than scary. Was a kid then & had to go to wrok. Today, I would have stayed home-35 miles away-where it was safe.