When a Building Falls Who Gets to Be Saved?

The building collapse in Davenport highlights inequality in America

At 5 pm on Sunday night, a portion of a six-story apartment building in downtown Davenport collapsed.

According to the Quad Cities Times, Fred Voorhis, who rented a small studio apartment in the building, heard a loud boom. When he opened his door, all he saw was daylight.

There had been warnings that the building was falling apart. Residents complained o…