Detroit's Rise And Fall..You Need This Infographic.. Beyonce's Tribute.. Still Not Free..

Written By Unknown on Monday, July 22, 2013 | 4:11 PM

Blue-collar workers poured into the cavernous auto plants of Detroit for generations, confident that a sturdy back and strong work ethic would bring them a house, a car and economic security. It was a place where the American dream came true.

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The world will shrug when Detroit's art collection is put on the block, when cops are fired, when schools close and when real people suffer. But don't pay back bondholders and attention must be paid.