Welcome to the experience of Cassandra. She who knew the truth, and was traumatized and attacked for sharing her knowledge.

I was one who liked the original piece. I'm glad you posted it.

We're not going to get to the future by burying our heads in the sand. No one says we can't reinvent the hub of artistry and intercourse that NYC has been. But there are consequences to a global economy that doesn't take care of planet or people.

Will we learn? Will we grow, as a species? That remains to be seen. Your work marked a point in the journey, and will be remembered. As a writer, that's something you can be proud of.

Hope you're doing better now. You could always move down to Austin like the rest of the world.