"You’re assuming the average voter isn’t a total moron who lives in a fantasy world, case in point."

Make up your mind. Are cities "hellholes" or are they "fantasy worlds?" They can't be both.

I've lived in cities for over 40 years and have been working on urban issues for most of them. I have a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by cities and their residents, even if I may not always have the answers to the questions. Your commentary, on the other hand, exudes hostility towards cities and the people who live in them and demonstrates no real interest in learning about cities and their residents.