Some of our favorite places in Memphis (the zoo, public parks, and the public library) are underwritten or aided by various levels of government.

FORBES: No Taxation

"Even though crime is going down throughout our city and even though this is a rare event on a property like the National Zoo, the fact of the matter is youth violence in our city is way too high, " said D.

CNN: US - Gunshot violence takes toll in D.C.