re: Councilman Oliver Thomas calls for Diversity in New Orleans East

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As if capitalism doesn’t exist in the hood and these “deserts” are not a direct response to the actions of the people in the neighborhood robbing them blind.

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Capitalism absolutely exists in the hood. Ever talk to a drug dealer? Those guys are business smart as frick. Many could be successful entrepreneurs in a legal business but choose a life of crime

These areas are a result of choices and culture of the locals. Businesses who exist there simply fill a need. The reality is a high end grocer won’t have sales volume in the hood just like a Mercedes dealership wouldn’t sell many cars but a used car lot offering clunkers on financing with high interest and no credit required will make bank there