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raven4747 t1_jc8ynzg wrote

Reply to comment by Cold-Resolve1923 in Filing my part-year resident taxes, and realized that Pennsylvania is truly hell on earth by [deleted]

not sure why you are being downvoted. there are a lot of neglected communities in PA, especially in the western side, that really need help from our govt.

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Cold-Resolve1923 t1_jcb1iov wrote

When heavy industry shut down the people moved on. The cities and towns were left to there own devices which if one watches the evening news or reads a newspaper they will see the effects. Granted some places in Pa are reinventing but it sure aint happening in the Pittsburgh area. We do have a pretty top notch medical industry but that seems to be it.

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raven4747 t1_jcb8oey wrote

you are right. deindustrialization in the late 20th century fucked over so many communities in this country. the only way to truly fix the issue is a coordinated approach between federal & state govts (local govts too if they can be bothered, but thats always a crap shoot).

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Cold-Resolve1923 t1_jcbijiw wrote

Your right, it is a crap shoot, try to imagine the group we have in the halls of the govt. They are more concerned that CRT isnt taught in schools (its not). That Jan 6 was a peaceful protest. That Hunters laptop will send the President to jail. I think you understand, we are out here on a island with no rescue in sight. Hell, just look at the comments about Fetterman, Poor guy seeks help and The republicans rake him over the coals

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raven4747 t1_jcbl14i wrote

well said. its blatantly ridiculous at this point.. but thats apparently what the people need to realize how important it is to engage in the political process as a citizen. all the luxuries we enjoy today are not simply a given. they are a results of centuries' worth of work building a society both in terms of infrastructure but also law, government, and civics. we can't just coast on the past, we have to build like the ones who came before us.

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