California Nightmare
Meet Derick Almena, model Californian and prototype for the next generation of Americans. Derick—in his world we dispense with formalities—is “manager” of a warehouse in Oakland California, where he sublets space to various artistes. At this for-profit arts collective, which he named the Ghost Ship, Derick and his rentors throw parties. At a dance party last Friday night, a fire started and raced through the rabbit warren, killing at least 36 people. Derick’s first reaction, posted on Facebook, expressed no sorrow for the victims—much less remorse: “”Everything I worked so hard for is gone. Blessed that my children and Micah...