U.S. Rep. John Conyers calls Detroit water shutoffs inhumane

[Honky Tonk]

Yes, it's documented. In April, a WDIV Channel 4 segment reported on the biggest offenders included Joe Louis Arena [[$80,000 - Ilitch), Ford Field [[$55,000 - the Fords), Palmer Park Golf Club [[$200,000 - Detroit city royalty). But without the threat of shutting off water, how do you get the big players to abide by the rules we expect of our poorest?

Nope, it's one law for them, another for the rest of us. No wonder Detroiters don't pay their bills; the crooks up top are setting the tone.

Then I would really like an answer why the water hasn't been shut off to Ford Field or Palmer Park Golf Course having not paid their water bill. [[not meaning you) You have to remember though, the shut-offs all received multiple warnings ahead of time, and made no effort to contact the DWSD, or arrange to make payments, one of the stipulations for shut-off. Secondly, the number of shut-offs isn't all old or poor people as the article or the "Welfare Rights" group is leading people to believe. According to DWSD, a majority of the shut-offs were abandoned homes and businesses. It looks like Conyers has found a way to get re-elected as a write-in candidate. Maybe MMuckraker, or one of the more reliable news sources could do a more concise follow up story.