A Freshwoman has solved the Problems of Memphis!

I recently read a blog about the current conditions of Memphis, specifically, Whitehaven. I agree that Memphis does need a drastic change to morph into the city that it has the potential to be. When I tell foreigners that I am from Memphis, they immediately become excited and ask a thousand questions about the historical past that we are apparently known for. I had to ask myself, "Have Memphians lost the passion that we were once known for?" I mean really. We have been labeled with the complements of having the best barbecue, the home of the blues, home of legends such as Isaac Hayes, Elvis Presley, and so many others. We hold the place in history where Dr. Marin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. Those are just a few of the historical advantages that we hold, and we have lost all appreciation for them. I laugh at the Memphians who have lived here for decades, and still have not visited the Black History Museum, or Graceland. What fools to have historical landmarks at your fingertips and not savor them? Instead of grasping these valuable assets, we have completely trashed Memphis like it was never a thought to anyone. The constant crime, littering, and con artists have turned this place up side down. Instead of a place of beauty and history, it is a place of chaos. Why can't we do anything about it? Instead of leaving that bottle on the stairs, just keep it until you past the garbage can that is waiting three feet away. Instead of robbing the gas station because you can't pass a drug test to get a job, get checked into rehab for help. Instead of running from the law, just pay your court fees so we can get a little bit out of debt.