An outsider opinion.
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5/26/2011
It's funny how many people on here trashing Detroit don't actually live there. OK, so I don't live there either but I visit downtown Detroit quite often and I always have a blast and love the people. One person on here was saying Detroit was nothing but crime and she lives in Birmingham which has more crime than Detroit! Even Orlando has a higher crime rate than Detroit. So does Atlanta. Did I mention St. Louis? Yes all of these cities have higher crime. So get over that already.
Detroit, Im pulling for ya. You have shaped this country as much as any other city in the union and for people to turn their back on you and write you off for dead irritates me. Its also apparent that many haters simply don't know or care about American history. Detroit started the industrial revolution and helped change the outcome of World War 2 so much so that it was referred to as the "Arsenal of Democracy". Without you Detroit, I firmly believe America would not be the superpower it is today and for that I thank you.
If you don't like Detroit then fine, either move or just keep your mouth shut. I don't think trashing the city helps anyone and like a true American hero, Detroit deserves a second chance!
Ron | Tampa, FL