ghettopalmetto, if you are arguing that a home that is abandoned, but in otherwise good condition, should not be torn down, I agree with you. But would you also agree that many homes in Detroit are well beyond the point of salvage and have no architectural or historic value?

Iheartthed, yes, I think a weed filled lot is more attractive than a lot with an unsalvageable house on it. And I think that a well maintained lot is better than a weed filled lot. And I think a well maintained vacant house is better than a non-maintained vacant house.