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I understand where the OP is coming from. The media is focusing on the "feel good" aspect of this story while ignoring the fundamental flaws in our system which created this man's situation in the first place. Detroit is a big city, it's ludicrous that they don't have an adequate public transportation system.
That part isn't the issue the OP was making. Why does this man have to walk 21 miles each way to get to work everyday? Oh yeah, poor public transportation system. How exactly is this man going to get out of his low income job? When one has that long of a commute, all their time is dedicated to working, commuting, and sleeping. Which right wingers would scold this man for not learning a new trade or something so that he can earn more money. Also it points out that while the employer is aware the commitment his employee I'd making for his job, it doesn't encourage the employer to pay this dedicated employee more so that he wouldn't have to walk that far to work each day.
That part isn't the issue the OP was making. Why does this man have to walk 21 miles each way to get to work everyday? Oh yeah, poor public transportation system. How exactly is this man going to get out of his low income job? When one has that long of a commute, all their time is dedicated to working, commuting, and sleeping. Which right wingers would scold this man for not learning a new trade or something so that he can earn more money. Also it points out that while the employer is aware the commitment his employee I'd making for his job, it doesn't encourage the employer to pay this dedicated employee more so that he wouldn't have to walk that far to work each day.
Maybe the better question is why wouldn't someone that has a job 21 miles away and doesn't have a car move closer to work...or perhaps a bus stop. Additionally, Detroit spends A LOT on public transportation. IIRC there was an article about the pay rate of bus drivers a year or so ago and Detroit's were some of the highest paid in the country. Perhaps the money isn't being used responsibly.
At 3mph it's a 7 hour walk each way. Something ain't exactly right.
You are right, he rides the bus but due to a poor transportation system, he has to walk 7 miles to work, and 13 miles home each day, so the total is 21 miles of walking, not each way.
Maybe the better question is why wouldn't someone that has a job 21 miles away and doesn't have a car move closer to work...or perhaps a bus stop. Additionally, Detroit spends A LOT on public transportation. IIRC there was an article about the pay rate of bus drivers a year or so ago and Detroit's were some of the highest paid in the country. Perhaps the money isn't being used responsibly.
Maybe Detroit isn't using money responsibly for transportation in the city. That wouldn't surprise me.
Maybe Detroit isn't using money responsibly for transportation in the city. That wouldn't surprise me.
I'm from Massachusetts which is a hard-core Union State and much of the budget for government jobs goes to fund pensions. I'm wondering if Detroit is the same way. It might explain why the drivers are paid well but the transportation system isn't serving the needs of the public.
Detroit used to have an incredible, and far reaching interurban streetcar line before the powers that be forced it all out. Now it has to start from scratch. Which is unfortunate.
But, since $230K has been raised for this guy, who appears humble, and is talking about buying a Taurus, I'm sure he'll be able to afford the costs of owning such a car, and finding an affordable apartment closer to work.
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