In theory, downsizing decreases taxes and increases services. I don't think residents believe this, and I can't blame them.
Does anyone really think that after downsizing, taxes would go down? Or would we just find other ways of spending money, like increasing the staff of the Human Rights department.
Clearly, downsizing is rational and should be the best thing for the citizens of Detroit. But unless this was tied to a guarantee to the residents, I think they are right to fight against this.
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