Moving on Up

November 19, 2007
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There is something majestic about the Detroit skyline at night, especially the view from across the straight, in Windsor. But looks can be deceiving.

Detroit skyline from across the river.

Last year, I noted that Detroit and Flint (Michigan) ranked numbers 2 and 4, respectively, on the list of America’s most dangerous cities. Well, we’re moving up — which in this case, is the wrong direction. Detroit is now ranked as the most dangerous city. In lockstep, Flint has nudged its way to #3 on the list.

One Response to Moving on Up

  1. matt on November 19, 2007 at 1:03 pm

    The really sick part is how much of the violence is caused by the illegality of drugs.