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Originally Posted by PM_Mama00
I agree. Kevin's comment is disgusting. I hope he and his family NEVER have to go through what we are going through. Whether you are still wealthy or have lost a great deal of money because of this, we're all in this together.
Not everyone in Detroit has an allegiance to unions. My family went from well-off to "oh shit" and not one person in my immediate family has worked for unions. Actually, my dad got screwed over by the laborer's union. And you know what? We've been affected. That's what sucks most about this. It's not just people who worked in the automotive industry. It's lawyers, doctors, laborers, landlords, strippers (yes strippers), EVERYONE in Detroit has been affected and it really fucking sucks. So understand THIS, to hear someone say that we deserve what we're getting, is disgusting and heart breaking. I didn't deserve to get a bachelor's degree and not be able to get a job. My dad who worked his ass off and has always contributed to society from the moment he stepped off the boat (plane) and was never part of a union, didn't deserve this. The family with 2 children two houses down from me didn't deserve to have their house taken away by the bank.
And the easy answer that I'm sure my response will get? Move to another state. And what does that solve? Nothing. Moving costs money anyways. These people have no money. No jobs. People are becoming homeless. People who aren't your usual lazy bum cannot feed and clothe their families. So YOU tell me what they did to deserve this.
It's people like you guys who make people like me feel worthless. Like it's our fault that Detroit is crashing down around us and there's nothing we can do about it. My heart aches for those people who can't afford to bury their loved one. We buried my uncle in January and I watched my parents, aunts and uncles struggle to find money to do it. It is SO expensive but it's something that must be done.
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I'm so sorry to hear about this. And I second your statement that Kevin's response was disgusting. My thoughts go out to everyone who is facing this kind of thing. And it saddens me that there are people out there who really don't seem to care and who make heartless comments.