Hell no. Actions not words. After so many false promises his words are worthless. And can you name anyone who has destroyed more density in Detroit than Ilitch?
The powers that be have given Ilitch yet another chance. Maybe this time he will build the delights he entices us to believe putting our public moneys in his private hands will bring. His words are so inspiring. They paint a glorious picture of
"District Detroit":
...snip out brilliant BS...
But don't expect it. Nothing binds Ilitch to build any of it.
If history provides a lesson his promises begin diminishing shortly after he collects his permits and taxpayer assistance, and his actions will peter out as soon as he builds those aspects of his plan that maximize his financial interests.
Maybe this time things will be different. Some say let's not dwell in the past. Let's be optimistic. The skeptics are haters who see a glass half empty. They hate sports. They hate billionaires. They're practically un-american. Let's give Ilitch a second chance [[and a third, and a fourth, and...).
I say let's not be so foolish as to place our faith in someone who has repeatedly broken our trust. Let's hold our applause until he proves himself. And let's wise up and stop giving away
so much taxpayer money with so little to ensure it's a good public investment.