Public services

There are several public services that are seriously lacking and need improving in the U.S.

Public transportation - In many places even basic public transportation is absent, and where it is available it is poorly maintained and run. We really could use some decent public transportation.

Mental health care - Long ago the government ran facilities for the mentally ill. These were okay to horrible but at least they existed. Now we don't have the facilities and the mentally ill live as homeless people in the inner cities or as prisoners in the larger prisons.

Care for the elderly - In the past families took care of the elderly. It wasn't always great but it worked. Now that care is lacking. The elderly should not be ignored the way they are. We should have treatment and care facilities available, and services available for those that are independent but need help.

These aren't going to be fixed any time soon nor do I have a solution. I wish I did.