Thanks everyone. Yes, I am proud. And, I'm proud that he's trying to be part of the solution and not part of the problem. Detroit is in bad shape and they are trying to keep these neighborhoods from turning into slums. He shares office space with John George (Motor City Blight Busters) and they work hand in hand trying to stop the blight. It's a perfect example of a public/private venture that isn't looking for a handout from the government to fix their problems.
I know they aren't making much of a dent in the blight in Detroit. But, if more people did the same thing our country would be much better off. Looking to the government for answers is the absolute wrong thing to do. The government has a proven track record of screwing things up - no matter who is in office. We, the people, should be taking care of the problem and we should be banding together to fix our problems.
Contrary to common belief, one person can make a difference. One person can start the ball rolling. Each of us has a responsibility to our nation, our States, our cities/towns and our neighbors.
For those of you who think he's getting rich off the plight of others: No, this isn't happening either. He hopes, one day, to make some good money. As it stands now, most months he barely pays the the few bills he has and he's gone many months without electricity or heat himself. Yet, he hasn't given up and believes he will eventually make a difference. He's been in Detroit two years now and how he got there is an interesting story for another time.
