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Detroit has been a hell hole for the last 30 years. The auto industry wasn't dead then.
It amazes me how people try to make excuses for the obvious.
basically you are arguing that being black (or whatever "races" youre referring to) inherently makes you prone to crime and other terrible things. that is the textbook definition of racism, the belief in the inherent superiority of certain races and that certain races are naturally bred to do certain things and behave certain ways. this way of thinking has been refuted on countless occasions, and can be done here as well if you so wish.
Detroit has been a hell hole for the last 30 years. The auto industry wasn't dead then.
It amazes me how people try to make excuses for the obvious.
Please don't put down an entire city like that. I am sure that there is decent people of all races that live there.
I am sorry to say this but you sound like a racist. Don't you know that if you are indeed a racist, you are going to be the looser in the end? My life would be much poorer had I not met people like my friend Bertha (RIP Bert), my "bodyguard" Deondre and my friend Jeanette, who says a prayer for me daily and so many more, far too numerous to name.
Detroit isn't as bad as it's made out to be, promise.
Indian Village, Boston-Edison, the Brush Park restorations, among other areas are going to revitalize the way the world sees the city. It'll be beautiful and it'll be back!
Never mind the fact I lived there. I actually preferred it to Lexington. Loads more to do, friendlier people, more events and cultural opportunities. The food was miles better. The traffic is half as bad. It's a fine city.
What is happening in Detroit is happening in a lot of cities. Detroit is the 11th largest city in the United States according to a 2007 estimate that I looked up.
Detroit's problem seems to be the failure of the auto industry. Their economy was based almost entirely on that industry. In order for Detroit to get back to some sembalance of it's former self, it will have to attract a variety of industry to the area. With new industry will come jobs and a reduction of the number of homeless people, foreclosed homes and of crime.
I have to be honest, I didn't view the trailor but I did read the article that went with it. It would seem to me that those fire fighters see something worth fighting for since their median age is 41 1/2. To me, that means half of the fire fighters are over that age and could probably retire if they wanted to.
I feel the problem (and blame!) goes far deeper than the auto industry.
Take in consideration the impact nationally of NAFTA, technological advances in robotics, computers and our "open" market allowed by our illustrious leaders.
Yes, there are many influences that have brought our economy to our knees, but, in general, the loss of middle class Americans. Jobs now tend to be "high tech" or "no-tech" requiring either substantial education and training or, on the other hand, "brawn but no brains".
I'm afraid the downward spiral hasn't ended and, frankly, can't foresee just how bad it can really get.
The stability of our economy has always been dependent upon the "blue collar workers". Without them, what will sustain us now?
I dream of Kentucky growing by becoming a food, wine, eco-adventure place with some green industry thrown in. I would like to see in Southeastern Kentucky organic production of specialty crops, honey, old strip mined places planted with grapes to fuel a wine industry that fuels a food industry that fuels a tourist industry. I would like to see some charming design of small lodges for tourists, and see the small towns get rid of the fast food industry. I dream of a time when Big Coal loses its power to dominate. It certainly has not brought prosperity to the area so it is time to change. I would like for the people in the area to learn their history and why they talk like they do. It comes from Middle English... many of the words do. Instead of people making fun, they should learn the history... instead of people feeling defensive or bad about themselves, they need to learn their history. The schools have not done a good job. I had to go to college and end up in a Shakespeare course taught by a Professor from England to learn that the way my father spoke was descended directly from Middle English (Shakespearean English). It is a distinct dialect. We should be taught the history so we and others can understand and respect the unique way we speak. I dream of so much for Southeastern Kentucky.
You say coal hasn't brought anything to the areas where it's at. Take a drive over to Western Kentucky and drive down Main Street in Greenville, Kentucky. It's the county seat of Muhlenberg County and the city is experiencing a renaissance in its downtown. How you may ask? A little thing call Coal Severance Money. It, along with a healthy grant, have helped clean it's downtown up and their still working on it. There are plenty of reclaimed stirpmine land in Muhlenberg County that rate as some of the best fishing and hunting tracts in the state. You've got to get your facts straight and quite taking everything the goof balls at Kentuckians For The Commonwealth and Green Peace, as the one and true "Gospel". Reason I say that is half their "stats" are made up lies about an industry that has been the life-blood of a state for years.
I feel the problem (and blame!) goes far deeper than the auto industry.
Take in consideration the impact nationally of NAFTA, technological advances in robotics, computers and our "open" market allowed by our illustrious leaders.
Yes, there are many influences that have brought our economy to our knees, but, in general, the loss of middle class Americans. Jobs now tend to be "high tech" or "no-tech" requiring either substantial education and training or, on the other hand, "brawn but no brains".
I'm afraid the downward spiral hasn't ended and, frankly, can't foresee just how bad it can really get.
The stability of our economy has always been dependent upon the "blue collar workers". Without them, what will sustain us now?
This. Free trade is not free.
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