No one says you do have an obligation to help the city, but don't tell those who want to they're wasting their time. That's your opinion.
This movement was started by a few, but as Detroit's issues became more prominent, I think everyone, at least those who are from this area, has realized the need for the city to get back on its feet.
And yes, most regions offer the same amenities with their own twist. True, Detroit doesn't offer transit, good public safety, good public education, but I think after the bankruptcy and restructuring that will change. But the region offers the same cultural attractions, educational institutions, eating options, housing options, among others. I don't need to go to Chicago to see fine art or eat at a pricey restaurant.
I mean the thought of abandoning Detroit like an old Colorado mining town is asinine to me and not going to happen. So we can let it be, a schitty town that can't function, or turn into a vibrant, liveable city.
40 years ago we did not think China was going to be the competitive place it is today. But where did our industrial base go?
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