SperlingViews - Detroit, Michigan

In my opinion my views and opinions is based on my own experiences and not on the opinions of others. I had no choice at the time to move to michigan from chicago,which is my birth place. Upon arriving here i realized that a lot or if not most of the younger generation knew nothing about anything besides clothes,boys,babies and pagers..Which were the happening thing at the time..I saw little babies as young as three and four getting their nails done at the nail shop and getting weave in their hair as young as 8 years of age, and when i mentioned playing double dutch,chinese jump rope and certain activities..None knew what the heck i was talking about..Which told me that this city was and is without discipline and structure.I then would hear and see that everybody's parents,uncles and cousins all worked at the plants and some of these people i found out could not even read and working at the plants and factory's were all that they knew and they were content with that.I then noticed that a lot of these people spent lots of money on their kids shoes and clothes and mind you that some of their kids were not even worthy of this..And this is when i learned that money is the only and most thing that important here in michigan and i also learned that people focus so much on the outer appearance of themselves while the inside is corrupted..Which told me that this city is full of coruupted people with a false sense of themselves.Then i saw that people have no hospitality here, Thet only look out for family and friends here when it comes to jobs,friendship and dealings,but yet are always complaining about others.The customer service here is very bad,the people here ..most of them are angry,mean,thieves,hateful,jealous and vert envious of one another.The weather must be related to these people because it is bad also.This city discriminates against other nationalities such as the hispanics,africans,and others that i won't name nut these are just a few..They will not hire them no matter how skilled they are,but they will hire someone with a criminal record..The businesses are bootlegged,and the care that you receive is horrible..The educational system is very messed up and to top it all off most of the teachers act like the students..Detroit is an angry and mean place for even a dog to live..The landlords are slum lords and the rent is too high priced for the garbage that they want to rent to you..People that own their homes and can rarely make ends meet..this city steals the money that could help them and has no regards for their livelihood...This is a very crooked and unorganized city and state and they elect crackheads and drunks to work with the city council....This place is so messsed up..So many pregnancies and no fathers..deadbeat fathers...killings,deaths etc...My advice to those that are thinking about moving to detroit or any part of michigan...If you are real...have a sweet and compassionate heart...if you have good health, If you are a big dreamer..If you want more out of life...If you like to smile all the time...If you are financially secure and set...if you are not dysfunctional...if you have well behaved and very beautiful children......If you have an expensive pet or dog ...Please don't move here to michigan or detroit..Because you will lose all of that....just my opinion..Save yourself from this wicked depressing place. [read more...]

If you want to see the worst that humanity can offer come to Detoilet. Miles and miles of run down buildings, a sad depressing look and vibe that permeates everywhere. Crime (your lucky if you are in Detroit on your own free will first of all) and its not some place you want to go to, as soon as you see the city limits you will feel a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach and want to turn around, well I had a chance to explore Detoilet, wow miles and miles of nothing but burned down houses and abandon places and thugs, they have the police scared to go into many of the areas seriously, well if crack and being a bum is your thing welcome to Heaven. Even the name brings up revulsion most places its spoken of or is the but of sarcasm or jokes, Detroit really no one wants to say they are from there or live there, its low life capitol of not just the USA but the laughing stock of the world. [read more...]

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! [read more...]

I was born and raised in SE Michigan - and although it is "home" it definitely isn't "sweet". This place has a dark cloud that hangs over it and I don't appreciate all of the closed minded, ignorant people that run around in this part of the country. I consider myself a liberal, I consider myself a person who appreciates nature and is concerned for the well being of the world around us - but in Michigan, people are very self centered, and negative and ignorant. The economy is partyly to blame, it is a wreck and people (especially our young people) are leaving the state in droves to find jobs. I'm looking to move to a place where the sun shines and dark clouds do not hang over our heads. [read more...]

I AM JUST GETTING STARTED IN SOME REAL ESTATE CLASSES. ONE THE INSTRUCTOR GIVE ME THIS SITE TO DO SOME RESEACH ON GOOD REAL ESTATE DEALS IN MY AREA OR SURROUNDING AREAS IN MICHIGAN. THE JOBS ARE VERY FEW TO NONE HERE IN DETROIT. A FRIEND OF MINE IS DOING PRETTY GOOD IN THE REAL ESTATE MARKET, SO I THOUGHT I WOULD GIVE IT A TRY. [read more...]

The once great city (50 years ago), has been overrun with scum and all the gentile people have since evacuated. What is left is nothing but a cess pool of rotten has been industries and crime infested streets. The people that remain there are the worst of what humanity has to offer and only produce more of the same in subsequent generations. The city is more likely to kill you than offer any hope of a decent or even safe time. The city and the people in it are a lost cause and should be quarentened so that the "infection" does not spread any further.[read more...]

i am origanally from flagstaff i moved to phoenix az when i was 22 been living there most of my life lived in san antonio,palm beach,san diego and salt late city but i have to say my stay here wasnt pleasant and i have visited several cities been here since july it is now january i moving back to phoenix area and this place is one of the dirtiest nastiest places i have seen now wonder people are moving out they need to tear down 90% of detroit and rebuild it good thing is oakland county and macomb county and the other counties around wayne county are nice but wayne county is nasty[read more...]

I was born in the city of Detroit in Michigan. I was raised in the city as well, went to school there and everything. Growing up there was fun. Belle Isle and other Metro Parks were the thing to do with your family on the weekends and during the summer breaks. I moved from Detroit to Flint in 2004 and the crime rate there is pretty high. I lived there for 2 years and hated it. So, I have been away from the city for a few years and never plan to go back. The crime rate is really high there and it makes me sad. I get a sinking, depressing feeling when I ride through the city. It's gray and gloomy. There is a lot of graffiti and plenty of burned down homes and businesses and abandoned buildings that has been just sitting there since, I was a child. I am 32 years old now. It's like, nothing is ever fixed on or torn down. Many things are forgotten about there. Another major issue is the abandoned houses that sit for years and years. Young girls and women have been violated and raped inside the abandoned homes, and yet, they still stand inside MANY neighborhoods in Detroit. Many of the crimes committed there is by relatively young persons. The school systems in Detroit features some of the best but, almost half of the schools have been closed down due to mismanagement of school funds and the Mayor of Detroit scheme. In 2010, there were suppose to be 50 more schools to be closed on the list. Crime inside the schools are prominent but, not astronomical. If one is looking to go to Detroit to live, especially with children, I would consider another city. Grand Rapids, Flint, Inkster and Highland Park(not up north), and a few other cities up northern Michigan are other not-so-safe cities. There are MANY cities inside Michigan that are great, though.[read more...]

Michigan is great for the person who enjoys the Winter much more than the Summer. Though we are rumored to have 4 seasons, Summer is very much abbreviated and Spring and Fall are elongated. Winters can be harsh and more than once have received enough snowfall (7-8 inches) that cause our schools to close and traffic to slow to a grinding halt. But again, if you love cold weather, not necessarily snow, you will definitely love this state.[read more...]

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Too much to summarize in a little blurb such as this. I will say that this is the only city in the US where chain stores have all pulled out of. No Target or Walmart, just "Lotto and Liquor". This is the only place I have been where someone wanted to assault me for no reason. There are unique small stores and other things you will only find here. Noir Leather, Jack Kevorkian's legacy, Detroit hats and style. Ethnic groups you won't find in large numbers anywhere else in the US. And photo opportunities to die for, hey you probably will die if you dare take a picture here, haha. It does break my heart to think of what its become, but I have never personally seen it to be Good. Detroit, with tears in my eyes, I blow you a kiss goodbye. (Please do not come here unless you are in an armored car.)[read more...]

To all of you who are putting down Detroit, you can all go **** yourselves. Have you ever been in downtown Detroit? It is awesome. I have been down there tons of times to watch Tigers and Red Wings games and concerts. After the games, I usually walk around Detroit to the bars, the casino and other places. The Detroit River is a nice view. I went on a small cruise ship around the Detroit River. Its so cool, especially at night. Now if you want to talk crap about Detroit neighborhoods, then thats a different story. When I was a satellite tv installer, most of the jobs were in Detroit where the houses are literally crumbling and abandoned. But downtown is awesome. And most of the suburbs of Detroit are really nice. Most of Wayne County and Oakland county are really nice. Macomb County isnt all that bad either. So until you have spent time taking in the sites, then STFU. Detroit is awesome![read more...]

Detroit looks great... at night... from across the river in Canada! This city is the sphincter of America. Really sad to see.[read more...]

Too many old and young murdered in city[read more...]

On my mind is how can anyone really come on here and make rude comments about Detroit's weather... Like People can control the weather ??? ... Anyway i was born and rasied in Detroit Michigan westside 7mile to be exact and Detroit can get alot of work done to it i agree but i hate when people down it especially people who have never been there just heard stuff about Detroit through a grape vine... And for anyone else who thinks that the weather is so badd you can take your happy self to another state there are 49 more ... THANKS, LADiiRED [read more...]

detroit is literally the most disgusting... filthy... GROSS, crime filled toilet bowl city ever! i do NOT live in detroit (thank god) but have to visit that dump frequently because my son requires medical care down at childrens hospital. for example... when my son was in the hospital for months, there were SEVERAL times crackheads tryed to steal babies, break into the ronald mcdonald house (a "safe" home for parents with hospitalized kids to stay at)... safe?????? i dont think so. i currently live in washington township, and its beautiful! we will be relocating to florida in a year, glad to get outta michigan!!![read more...]

Michigan used to be a great state, but those were the days. The greed of the politicians and labor unions in the auto industry has completely destroyed this once great state. What’s funny is that people always complain at how bad the leadership and politicians are, but always re-elect them! The state is now losing the most jobs and population of any state. The roads are also deplorable. People in this state need so much help, but the politicians (from both parties) only care about themselves and leave everyone else behind. The leadership in Michigan is lacking, and they wont let the state reinvent itself so it can be competitive for the future. The young people are moving out of state by the droves to find work elsewhere, making MI a leading state for the brain drain. The state also has high taxes, which is partially responsible for the job losses. Most of Michigan cities are also suffering from job loss, population decline, grime and grit. Good luck finding a job here. The quality of life here is so bad![read more...]

no one in my family had a job until about a month ago. now my dad has a part time job, we have the highest unemployment rate in the county. and the crime, well its not as bad as every one thinks. there is drugs and gangs but as long as you dont get involved with that stuff you won't get shot or nothing like that. but dont expect low proporty crime, we just had the windows on our garage smashed and grafeti is all over the back of our house. [read more...]

My family and I are moving to Little Rock this July and I was wondering does anyone know the conditions of Madison Heights Apartments In Little Rock?[read more...]

Winters in the North make you thankful for the spring and warmer days. Nights are longer and days are shorter. It still seems to draw people from all around to try and find what they can of that, American Dream in Motown. No harm in that, at least its not up on the Yukon trail where there were real dangers way back when. With housing and jobs in what some have called in shambles these past months, I look myself at history and see on city that most overlook as a very historic town that just doesn`t want to go-away or die away. [read more...]