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Some suggest that Hollywood should be allowed to decline and even fail, as a form of necessary industry pruning. When a system becomes overly protected—shielded by tariffs, incentives, and union influence—it stifles innovation and discourages the kind of genuine artistic risk-taking needed to evolve.
The analogy drawn is that Hollywood risks transforming into a "second Detroit"—a once-thriving industry crippled by its own mismanagement and overregulation. The painful but natural process of industry collapse might pave the way for rebirth through market forces, where quality and genuine cultural relevance ultimately determine success.