Vote Richmond, MI - The Single Best Town in America

**Pam** · April-05-10, 01:13 PM

Never heard of it, but I have been to Melvin before.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melvin,_Michigan

Population 160.

**English** · April-05-10, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by Detroitnerd

I'm not saying Richmond is a horrible place. It has its charm, that much is sure. I usually pass through at least once a year on my way to a friend's summer shindig. All I'm saying is I think it's a little weird to be talking about the "Best Small Town in America" when there are so many African-American posters on this forum. You wonder whether they could even drive through a lot of these small towns without being pulled over, or whether they could shop at the stores without being followed around. And I think it's a fair point.

For what it's worth, my great-grandparents were married in Richmond in 1878 on Christmas Day.

I don't know everyone's background who posts here these days, but in the years I've been around, there haven't really been a lot of African Americans on DYes. So I think you're pretty safe.

I like visiting small towns, and I'm always up for a good drive. I'll have to road trip to Richmond this summer.

**Detroitnerd** · April-05-10, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by English

I don't know everyone's background who posts here these days, but in the years I've been around, there haven't really been a lot of African Americans on DYes. So I think you're pretty safe.

Yes, perhaps. Still, I try to keep people's diverse backgrounds in mind.

Originally Posted by English

I like visiting small towns, and I'm always up for a good drive. I'll have to road trip to Richmond this summer.

Ah, English. You are a class act. Happy motoring!

**East Detroit** · April-05-10, 03:50 PM

Did DetroitYES issue a census asking our races? I may have missed that.

**Det_ard** · April-05-10, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by Detroitnerd

Yes, perhaps. Still, I try to keep people's diverse backgrounds in mind.

Sure you do, as you slam small-town retail employees and policemen you've never met for being racist bigots. Since you're in the advice rendering mood, don't forget to warn whites that if they drive in Detroit they'll get carjacked, raped and shot.

You're a piece of work, pal. Claiming to be aware of "people's diverse backgrounds" as you put forth blatant stereotypes. After all, you drive through Richmond once a year. You're almost as familiar with Richmond as the suburbanite who drives through the city on their annual visit to Casino Windsor is with Detroit.

**Detroitnerd** · April-05-10, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by Det_ard

Sure you do, as you slam small-town retail employees and policemen you've never met for being racist bigots. Since you're in the advice rendering mood, don't forget to warn whites that if they drive in Detroit they'll get carjacked, raped and shot.

Ah, Det_ard. I apologize if I've been unfair to the people of Richmond. But when you spend enough time traveling in Michigan, rolling into places with white skin, you do run into quite a few yahoos who feel comfy carpet-bombing you with the N-word. It's an unpleasant experience. I've been in some stores in the country where I've found quite a few things I'd like to buy, at least until the owner starts raving about undesirables. I don't confront them. I just put back all the things I was going to buy and walk out the door without a word or a glance of censure. If you don't understand that this [[a) happens and [[b) is an ugly experience, I can only presume you're in denial.

Originally Posted by Det_ard

You're a piece of work, pal. Claiming to be aware of "people's diverse backgrounds" as you put forth blatant stereotypes. After all, you drive through Richmond once a year. You're almost as familiar with Richmond as the suburbanite who drives through the city on their annual visit to Casino Windsor is with Detroit.

Haha. Oh, sure. I guess I know nothing of Richmond. Although I still have relatives out that way. Although my family is from the farmland between Memphis and Richmond. Although I grew up visiting out there on the holidays. And although my grandparents were married there. And, yeah, other than all that, I'm totally unfamiliar with Richmond.

**Hermod** · April-05-10, 06:17 PM

Once you get north of the Mason-Dixon Line, African Americans tend to be an urban phenomenon. Most small towns in the north are overwhelmingly white. Try northern Vermont or northern New Hampshire for total lack of "diversity". Michigan north of the line Bay City-Muskegon is also fairly homogeneous.