You don't have to live in Detroit to love it

You might not always agree with Detroit News writer Nolan Finley. And you might not completely agree with his latest editorial. But you should read it because it makes a great point. Those that live within the city limits shouldn't be the only ones who care about Detroit. And, at the same time, those that live within the city limits don't hold a monopoly on caring for Detroit. Keep that in mind, Detroiters.

Excerpt from the Detroit News:

Just because you don't live in the city doesn't mean you can ignore its problems. Just because your kids go to successful suburban schools doesn't mean you shouldn't care that half or more of Detroit's children get washed out of life before they're out of their teens. Everyone has to engage in making Detroit and its schools work.

So, no, my birth certificate doesn't say Detroit. Neither does my driver's license or high school diploma.

But my tax bill does. As long as that's true, I'm not shutting up until Detroit stops wasting my money.

Read the entire article here.