RE: Predictions for Indy's Future

doug.hineline

November 13, 2007 by doug.hineline in response to Predictions for Indy's Future

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I pretty much think that there won't be any discernable changes in any spectrum. I say this because there is only the constant bad mismanagement time and again.

My prediction: Even more cool people will flee to a better place, leaving Indiana more drained and disadvantaged.

My hope: That we figure out a way to fix financial and socio-economic issues to a point where there isn't a constant drain on the human capital of this city. We have all we need as far as amenities. We need more 'high value' individuals. Companies go where the talent is. The talent goes where it doesn't suck, and most of the country sees Indiana as a truly boring place to live.

Preconception is a pain to overcome, and having a completely worthless political apperatus really isn't helping. I recommend we all start making it our own responsibility to fix our communities problems, instead of half-heartedly placing our hope in someone who is a politician on any level. Recent history teaches that you should NEVER EVER TRUST OUR GOVERNMENT TO DO ANYTHING CORRECTLY. Even local governments.

Get out, see shows, BUY ART, use the library, pick up trash when you see, say hello to everyone you meet, give change to the needy, volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters, clean up your yard and recruit lots of creative people into the city. But don't expect the local government to suddenly come about and work, they never really do.

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