I respect Robert Reich, but in this & other articles his prejudice (perhaps subliminal) shows in using unfounded generalizations and stating his opinion as facts. Once a die-hard liberal, always a liberal, it seems. With a wary eye and mind, one can learn from some of what he says & even more from what he doesn't say. How will the immense debt burden affect the residents of California in the near future?  Does anyone but retailers, realtors & the like benefit from severe over population & crowding? I much prefer rural Alaska, albeit the cost of living is high.