I have always found the phrase "Southeast Michigan" objectionable for several reasons. First, it is truly bland. Second, and more important in my estimation, it is used as a euphemism for the metropolitan Detroit area by people who don't want to associate themselves with Detroit or even utter the word Detroit [[except perhaps with a negative connotation). Third, it does not roll off the tongue with the euphony I seek.

Is there any reason to keep the S-word? [[the S-phrase?)

I suggest that it be overthrown, turned out, shunned, tarred and feathered, or some combination of all these.

A replacement? Nothing wrong with metro Detroit. Or [[horrors!) just plain Detroit.

Can somebody give me SEMCOG's number so I can preview the bad news to them?

Apologies if this has been previously discussed - I did not find it in a brief search of the archives.