The tragedy of Portland
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https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/12/the-tragedy-of-portland-its-a-ghost-town-except-for-zombies/
“I have to sleep in my shop with a shotgun and do what the police were supposed to do, because there’s not enough police. I will be punished for doing what the police need to do if someone breaks in. But if I don’t do that, I’ll lose my business — because if someone breaks in, I can’t afford the insurance. You’re in a no-win situation. So why have a business at all?”
My first trip to Portland (with D4) was in 2014, and I marveled at the total charm of the city. Good size, friendly, pretty, and close to all kinds of natural wonders.
When I returned, two years later, it was still great. Mrs. George and I spent a week there.
A year later, it changed. Much more homelessness, and a lot of it aggressive. The cab driver we had lamented on how it had changed.
Now, I have no desire to go back, at all.
In 2021, Portland was downgraded from third to 66th out of the 80 most desirable cities for prospective investors and developers
Hey @Kincaid ! What's your take?
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