I was taken aback by the in depth research done by the author of the Urban Renewal article. I found their data to be shocking yet completely representative of the ways in which white imperialism has its way with our country and beyond. I especially found the anecdote with the indian and alien to be especially hilarious. Although I will admit I was slightly ashamed when I laughed. For this is the harsh reality of our woven history and our ‘ancestors’ of America. They used financial gain and land development as a ridiculous excuse to drive many people off their lands and then import other populations of people to do their work for them. It is difficult to maintain an even public health standard when our country’s socioeconomic differences were so stark at the beginning. Especially in modern times with all our talk about public health care and subsidized health care. Where will this fit in to our especially marginalized areas?
Annaliisa
