Many public schools have leaky roofs and shabby facilities. South Carolina has the country's lowest SAT scores. Infant morality is high. About four of every 10 homes are on septic instead of sewer systems. Crime rates are increasing.
Traffic is overwhelming narrow local roads.
And while a privileged group of corporations enjoy a virtual tax holiday, homeowner property taxes, trash fees, inspection fees, restaurant taxes are all going up. But the tax base to do it is in real doubt. The Institute predicts budget deficits well into the 21st century. Many Americans accept the myth that all new jobs are good. Second, government industrial recruiters are promiscuous payers, subsidizing even industries that pay very low wages.