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In reply to the discussion: Detroit tells judge: We can't give away free water [View all]FrodosPet
(5,169 posts)They are hard working people who bust their ass to get clean water and waste removal to millions of people in Southeast Michigan. The law is the law unless and until it can get changed. But people who don't want to spend even a few minutes learning the facts are treating these people like monsters when they are not.
Local TV is constantly talking about programs and plans that can help people get help to keep their water on. Churches and charities are offering assistance. The Department does not turn off until there is a big bill, months overdue. And then they offer plans starting at 10% down to get it turned back on.
Are their freeloaders, who could pay, but don't? Yes. I believe many of the really big commercial bills that people are pointing at have been paid. And while there is a lot of poverty in the City, not everyone there is poor. 60% of customers manage to pay on time.
I think the answer is to get the residents of the City of Detroit more economic opportunities, so they can afford to pay their own way through life, and so there is more money for the frail and elderly.