The closure of my alma mater is bringing out the Hatorade drinkers in full force. Apparently the three black kids in North Catholic’s Class of 1991 are responsible for the downfall of Philadelphia. Of course, we couch that in more nuanced language, like how “those animals” are destroying the City while “good, hardworking citizens” go without.
I once stated that “the number one past time of residents of the City of Philadelphia is bitching about the City of Philadelphia”. That still holds true. Nothing is making me angrier today than hearing ignorant opinions portrayed as fact about social policy, economic policy, government, and education. Ignorance is more the problem. As far as they are concerned, the sun has set on Philadelphia, and only they know the reasons why.
