[DoughtyOne]

Yes, she’s a real jewel.

I guess people get to be my age 58, and often think the nation is going to hell in a hand basket. I do think my generation has more reasons to think that way than those before it though.

You wouldn’t recognize the San Fernando valley these days.

Van Nuys boulevard looks like it was uprooted and planted just outside Tijuana. At Roscoe and Van Nuy’s boulevard, I was actually warned to stay out of the area at night because I’m White, and the gang activity is heavy.

It’s really sad. We go from American Graffiti to this in thirty years.

[Czar]

"We go from American Graffiti to this in thirty years."

One of the truest and saddest comments in quite some time.

The entire mess, of course, was brought to us by our corrupt corps of elite politician in Washington.

[Big_Monkey]

"We go from American Graffiti to this in thirty years.

Not to split hairs, but American Graffiti came out over 35 years ago (1973). Yes, time does move that quickly.

[Las Vegas Ron]

I'm 48 and believe the same as you, this Nation has gone to hell.

I grew up in the Valley and know first hand what you mean. I see neighborhoods that I grew up in that now look like third world hell holes....just one of many reasons I moved but unfortunately it isn't much better here.

I dunno, I don't have the answers but something has to give soon, it's gonna be an interesting ride to say the least :(