We are a country that judges success by the bottom line. How much profit we generate. It only helps our numbers to slaughter the poor.

Look at countries that grade themselves on quality of life. We could have that, but most Americans will bitch about taxes before improving the country for anyone but themselves. That's unfettered capitalism and it blows. I believe there is a better way, and I'm not even saying socialism per se, but it won't happen here as long as there are ultra-rich people and poor people who worship them. The system is currently working as intended.

Anyway, sorry this isn't Providence-specific but most states aren't doing any better.