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Re:Detroit's Big Comeback: Out of Bankruptcy, a Rebirth by dataminded on Tuesday January 01, 2019 @09:21AM (#18800264)
Yes and yes. My last two attempts to call 911 failed because nobody would pick up. My alarm company was on hold to get to the police department for like 15+ minutes.

Taxes are insane compared to what I would pay in a suburb that provided basic services and decent schools. I live in one of the nicest neighborhoods in Detroit but will likely leave it for the burbs in the next year. Detroit just isn’t affordable for a young family.

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Re:Detroit's Big Comeback: Out of Bankruptcy, a Rebirth by anoncoward111 on Tuesday January 01, 2019 @10:40AM (#18800545)
I wish you godspeed. I live in a 92% black, high tax neighborbood on Long Island, but at least the police answer the phone and crime is at reasonable levels!!
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Re:Detroit's Big Comeback: Out of Bankruptcy, a Rebirth by erikpukinskis on Tuesday January 01, 2019 @12:16PM (#18801057)
What does the but in this sentence mean?
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Re:Detroit's Big Comeback: Out of Bankruptcy, a Rebirth by anoncoward111 on Tuesday January 01, 2019 @02:21PM (#18801737)
"Even though I live in an area that is ethnically similar to Detroit, and also has high taxes vis-a-vis household income, I am fortunate that I still can expect an ambulance to show up at my house, unlike Detroit."

There is nothing more sinister implied.

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