Way back when integration became law and then busing was enforced throughout the land, there was a great exodus from the Springfield area of terrified white people.
I'm not saying all of them are racists, well maybe, who knows? They moved far, far out of Springfield because of integration, otherwise they would have simply become part of the urban sprawl within the city proper. The irony is that a lot of them still work for the city of Springfield, and every time someone brings up the topic of residency requirement they all get their panties in a bunch.
Really, the worst kind of racists besides the violent ones are the Limousine Liberals who wear their alleged guilt on their sleeves as they decry the foul odor of the open sewers on 13th street, then quickly exit to Rochester, Chatham, Panther Creek, Spaulding, Riverton, and as far away as Jacksonville.
If everyone who worked for the city actually lived in the city, having "flesh in the game" they would have an incentive to do more than just the bare minimum.
Some people in Springfield are pleased to see the costs going up in surrounding communities. There's a feeling of vindication about those who abandoned Springfield paying more for services: Chatham hikes water, sewer rates - Springfield, IL - The State Journal-Register
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