Convention Center
is adjacent to what
you see here.
At night, conventioneers–
who number in the millions
and come from all over the world–have a beautiful view of the harbor from this vantage point.
However, that view must be shared with the Toms, Dicks,
and Marys of the Long Beach Homeless Society.
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In other words, the most major accomplishment
of this glorious construction is to provide
the "skyroofers" with a spectacular view
of both the stars above and the lighting strings
that enabled a local electrical contractor to achieve
9 digits worth of lucre, funded by redevelopment
and other oleaginous means of getting
federal/state/city funds for the primary purpose
of padding a contractor's pocket.
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It is no wonder that in a recent survey of 75 major cities,
Long Beach, California ranked #2 as the most corrupt
mismanaged municipality.
But the homeless people of LB appreciate the view!
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