Cliff Russell - Contrarian Article on Race in Detoit Politics

[Wesley Mouch]

I don't think Detroit's current problem are due to 40 years of black control. Having visited most major American cities, I know that 90% of the problem is universal. We're just the first to see the darkness.

Nonetheless was glad to see a discussion of how black society does have a responsibility to address the problems -- not just snipe at the power structure.

A strong stance not against the power structure, but for good governance is essential to lay the groundwork for a rethinking of how our cities are governed -- here and across the country.

This article at least touches on that side of the problem that is mostly unaddressed.

Suggestions that Detroit’s current problems are due to 40 years of black political control are shallow, incorrect, diversionary and ultimately racist. Any reasonable and honest explanation for Detroit’s current predicament will conclude that the city’s problems have much more to do with its lack of money and jobs than its lack of management. It is, at least, wrong and, at worst, sinister, to specifically blame black folks for Detroit’s maladies. Beware of people who do so.

But also beware of those who say black Detroiters are just hapless victims caught up in the ongoing machinations of powerful, moneyed racists. We have played a role in the decline of Detroit, too.

Article from Deadline Detroit

[Eber Brock Ward]

We're just the first to see the darkness.

Hmm........

[Hypestyles]

a very good article by mr. Russell. what's his contact information?

[Wesley Mouch]

Hmm........

Don't go there, please. Only the paranoid need apply.