| "I live close to harlem, and harlem has a reputation of being a bad place to live some time ago. ... Harlem still needs some work, but it is a much better place to live than before."
Funny you should mention that, because while the South Side of Chicago still needs some work, it is a much better place to live than it was before.
Both my parents grew up in Obama's district; we've been there for over 60 years. I am shocked to this day when I drive past some streets; 20 years ago I couldn't possibly imagine new townhouses springing up on some of those lots. |