An old friend texts Clay at 9 p.m.: you’re making money but you sold your soul. You’re a loser. You’re not the same Clay from 15–20 years ago.Clay’s answer: I sure hope I’m not. That Clay was a partyaholic club promoter who woke up broke on his parents’ couch at 34 watching the truck get repoed. Growth isn’t selling out. Talking about the people who actually commit the crime around here isn’t selling out either. Culture rot is two words, not a conspiracy.