In the ’60s and 70s, Michigan had the best hospital system in the country. Under Republican governors. Lafayette Clinic — world renowned. Even into the 80s, still damn good. Then, along comes Engler and he shutters everything. Group homes start popping up. Lists for subsidized housing (Section 8) go from 18 months to 4–6 years. Granholm tried to restart the system 20 years ago, but it was too far gone by then.