Quote by DeForest Soaries

When I was growing up, we used to play basketball in a park that was never shoveled when it snowed. The basketball rims were never fixed. And we understood then that there was a relationship between public policy and our quality of life.

When I was growing up, we used to play basketball in a park

Summary

This quote implies that the author's personal experience as a child playing basketball reflects a broader understanding of the connection between public policy and the overall quality of life. The mention of the unpaved park and broken basketball rims highlights the lack of care and maintenance provided by the public authorities. The author suggests that these conditions made them realize the impact of public policy decisions on their daily lives, underlining the importance of effective governance in creating a better quality of life for communities.

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