Detroit's outlook falls along with home prices

Marc wrote:

OK, on to something practical. In the interests of full disclosure you should know I'm writing this from the wealthiest county per capita in Texas - yeehaw and shucks.
First, I think the folks who siad crime is issue numebr 1 were correct. I think the Michigan National Guard needs to be moved in until police, fire and emt services are capable of handling matters effectively. Before anyone gets loopy, I'd note that they had Louisiana National Guard troops provide this function in New Orleans after Katrina and they only stopped after 3.5 years.
Second, with a background in urban studies, I'd agree Detroit is far too large. At a minimum it should be broken up into several smaller communities, and some areas flat out returned to reserves with no one living on them for the forseeable future.
Third, I'm also an educator. Instead of the traditional elementary-middle-high school model, maybe honorable school leaving after 10th grade, then varied 2 or 3 years technical or vocational or academic training as an alternative? In any case, breaking up the school system would be a real blessing for students AND taxpayers.
Fourth, taxes should be significantly whacked, especially city income tax and property tax as well as the entities receiving said taxes. While I'm a dyed in the wool Leftist, I agree that if taxes aren't supporting services then there's no reason for their collection.
Finally, sounds like a big mess of folks in Detroit have given up hope. Too bad, cause there are a lot of folks who are looking for cheap land and a new chance but expect to be treated fairly and safely....

Officer Alex J Murphy wrote:

The answer to all of Detroit's problems was released in 1987. First, just let OCP build their build their utopian Delta City. It really can't be worse than the blight there now. Invent robocop. He will force everyone to mow their lawns and turn off their TVs. Robocop. Freakin Robocop. The answer has been there for 20 years, just invent him already!!!

Runny wrote:

<quoted text>it seems to me the U.S is being colonized by mexicans and is turning into a country like mexico before ours eyes which makes them feel right at home but our water is better to drink than theirs.....

Tim wrote:

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Please youtube Monica Conyers, city councilwoman and wife of US Congressman John Conyers. This will be all the explanation needed as to why Detroit is Detroit.

Frank Griffin wrote:

It looks like its time for a fiscal conservative to come on in and clean up the mess. Too bad most blacks dont vote republican. I guess detroit is doomed since democrats typically have no idea on how to govern.