Meanwhile, Back in Detroit…

/ SheelaR

By SheelaR

I was actually excited about the new iPhone trade-in program starting today, but once again stories of corruption in Detroit are on the forefront of my brain.  I’ve been patiently waiting and excited to upgrade my phone since my contract expired 7 months ago. I’m still planning on upgrading my iPhone 4 to a 5s, but until I have the opportunity to visit the Apple store, tales of corruption in Detroit has once again managed to surreptitiously consume me, so…I’m here.

Detroit is no place to play dirty these days.  The microscopic eye of big brother is always open, kind of like a security camera at your local Seven Eleven. You know it is there, but some how, some way you forget about it, but it is still always watching you.  This leads me to the question…. Why is there still any level of corruption in Detroit?

I’m exasperated.  Like so many others, I am rooting for Detroit’s rise from the ashes.  Who among us doesn’t love a good rags-to-riches story?  The mayoral primary is a complete mess and as much as one hates to admit it, simple ineptitude may not be the reason for it.  Also, seven city building inspectors are being charged with taking bribes.  Your former mayor and his very large circle of friends and family were very publicly skewered, why would you be so incredibly stupid?
It is perplexing.  I cannot even begin to wrap my brain around what is happening in what was once a great city.  Is the entire city on someone else’s payroll? Is it simple greed or indifference? How deep is it and are we finally at the bottom of it? I’m watching in horror and hoping all the negative press, prosecutions and convictions will once and for all end the beating that Detroit is taking from within.

I shall remain forever vigilant for Detroit’s revival.  I’m tired of avoiding the city out of disgust and fear.   

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