STREET BEAT: ‘How do you feel about the state of the country?’

Rita Riddick

San Pedro

We should be more involved in world affairs. We’ve always been seen as a world leader and other countries still depend on us.”

 

 

Michelle Hicks

Culver City

“I’m very saddened that we’ve lost our character and integrity. I hope that we get it back. Right now the main idea is us against them.” 

 

Arnedra Jordan

Lakewood

“I’m worried about the country. I’m hoping that in the mid-term elections we vote for people whose agenda’s aren’t racist, sexist or ageist and who will include everyone.”

 

Janette Robinson Flint

Los Angeles

“They say one thing one day, reverse it the next day and come up with something different on the third day. There’s no real leadership.” 

Compiled by Cynthia Gibson in downtown Los Angeles.