Statism is turning America into Detroit – Ayn Rand's Starnesville come to life

Statism is turning America into Detroit – Ayn Rand's Starnesville come to life – Telegraph Blogs:
"Look at this description of Detroit from today’s Observer:
What isn’t dumped is stolen. 
Factories and homes have largely been stripped of anything of value, so thieves now target cars’ catalytic converters. 
Illiteracy runs at around 47%; half the adults in some areas are unemployed. 
In many neighbourhoods, the only sign of activity is a slow trudge to the liquor store."