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This is in regards to recent comments by members of the Detroit City Council regarding Jay Leno’s performance in Michigan. With emphasis the comment made by Martha Reeves on the 11pm news on Channel 4, I believe it was along the lines of “I want to see him”. If I’m not mistaken, Ms. Reeves holds a job; this performance is for those who do not have a job. I would have to beg the argument that if Ms. Reeves would like to see Mr. Leno perform perhaps she should buy a ticket to another show.
I believe Mr. Leno isn’t just trying to help “Detroit” feel better, but is perhaps trying to help “Michigan” do not forget Detroit you are not a state unto yourself; you are part of a bigger picture. I hate to offer the fact that the recent comments made by city council representatives regarding this FREE performance only aid in highlighting the often petty nature of the Detroit City Council. The City of Auburn Hills and The Palace of Auburn Hills offered the building, refreshments, parking and other services for free. Did the City of Detroit or one of the venues that is within Detroit proper offer this? I would assume no as he is not holding the performance there. The comments and complaints that have been voiced by city council representatives only perpetuate the “victimization” of Detroit.
I believe there are many more issues that the Detroit City Council should be focusing on. There are many to choose from tax issues, corruption in government, the Cobo debacle, and the fact that the City of Detroit is still for lack of better words, licking the wounds that were left by Kwame Kilpatrick, these are just a few of the many problems plaguing Detroit.
Gratitude is an action that all Michigan residents should learn, specifically the City of Detroit.
