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It’s a difference in kind. Its not that some stayed, it’s that so very few left, especially when it was obvious 25 years ago that there was no economic base. Ev
by jonathankoren 9y ago
It’s a difference in kind. Its not that some stayed, it’s that so very few left, especially when it was obvious 25 years ago that there was no economic base. Even moving 1 hour away to a major city was too much for them.
With the exception of one, even the ones I thought for sure would move didn’t. That’s what makes me shake my head. I just took it for granted their parents gave them a similar talk about having to move away like my mom gave me.
Guess not.
- tropo 9y agoThey could move to the city and work retail. Even if that gets them a higher minimum wage, they would still be worse off due to the cost of living. They would also be in an unfamiliar environment without their friends, adding stress and reducing safety. It was obvious 25 years ago that Detroit had no economic base, at least relative to the population. Lots of people are still there.