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Review of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

City of brotherly hate
Star Rating - 1/26/2021
If I could give negative stars, Philly would get a -2. Anyone who says that Philly "is a beautiful city full of history land wonderful neighborhoods" either hasn't lived there very long, is delusional or has a vested interest in lying (probably a local politician). I grew up in Philly and joined the army one day after graduating from high school in order to get out. This is a city with a history of corrupt politicians, fascist police and polarized citizens. What other city on earth can claim that it's police force dropped C-4 explosives on it's citizens in an African-American neighborhood, then shot at those who attempted to escape the ensuing fire? What other city in the USA can brag that it's African-American infant mortality rate is higher than Jamaica's? What other city can brag about it's African-American citizens on average have a lower life expectancy than the citizens of Cuba? Yep, nothing like the city of brotherly love.
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charles | Philadelphia, PA | Report Abuse
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I have lived in PHILLY for 5 yrs yes its a city of rich history violence and crime if you take away the violence and crime you would have a good city. Philadelphia takes care of its elderly residents not too many cities have this bragging rights plus no taxes on clothing something Memphis TN was trying to do but not was successful. YES there are knuckled heads who bring down the city with their bad behavior. City leaders need to bring in more jobs and make Philadelphia the city that people flock to it has a lot of history.. 200 yr old churches still standing the liberty bell always remind me of the freedom that many used to get to this city from the south. We should always remember our past and don't be like the song that Ziggy Marley says don't know your past don't know your future.
charles | Philadelphia, PA | Report Abuse
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dont agee with you its still your opion
charles | Philadelphia, PA | Report Abuse
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I have lived in PHILLY for 5 yrs yes its a city of rich history violence and crime if you take away the violence and crime you would have a good city. Philadelphia takes care of its elderly residents not too many cities have this bragging rights plus no taxes on clothing something Memphis TN was trying to do but not was successful. YES there are knuckled heads who bring down the city with their bad behavior. City leaders need to bring in more jobs and make Philadelphia the city that people flock to it has a lot of history.. 200 yr old churches still standing the liberty bell always remind me of the freedom that many used to get to this city from the south. We should always remember our past and don't be like the song that Ziggy Marley says don't know your past don't know your future.
charles | Philadelphia, PA | Report Abuse
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I could add so much more but you did a pretty good job of summarizing it. City of Brotherly Love? Not at all. There's a "Me First" "They can wait" attitude. You see it in the way they drive, you see it in passing walking down the street. There is so much gun violence and it's getting younger and younger. It's common to hear about a 15 getting shot or a woman. They just did some sort of retaliation shooting at a cemetery during a funeral. 7 people got shot near a local University. A 15 year girl was just shot in her head. It's getting out of hand. These shootings are happening in broad daylight, in public places where cops are supposed to be patrolling. There is no fear of consequences, no respect or value of another's life. It seems like everyday you hear about gun violence. Between gentrification, corruption, overpriced real estate and the lowest minimum wage in the country...Philly is trash. It's one of the most miserable cities in the country.
Nunna | Philadelphia, PA | Report Abuse
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