With Detroit going bankrupt, I'm reminded of what was once referred to as Motor City. It was a thriving business and a soulful sound in music. Now the banging, clanging mixed in with the Motown downbeat have grinded to an ignominious silence.
How can we turn away from the backbone of one of our great cities?
I'm hoping that a little walk down memory lane with the major products of Detroit is appropriate at this time. So while I mourn a once great city, and pray for a speedy resolve (listen to Ed Schultz for the solution) it might be interesting to examine a few thoughts on America's love affair with the automobile. It's probably not going to end in our lifetime -- but ironically it could end our lifetime. So take a gander at these couple of questions and see what you know about our driving habits as you "See the USA in Your Chevrolet," as Dinah Shore used to sing.
1. What state are you most likely to die in a car crash?
2. What state are you least likely to know the rules of the road? (warning, trick answer)
3. What state has the worst teen drivers?
4. What state has the worst senior drivers?
5. What state has the most distracted drivers?
1. Montana, 2. District of Columbia, 3. South Dakota, 4. Florida, 5. Tennessee
Now put that knowledge to good use. Stay healthy, stay alive. And help Detroit do the same. Contact your congressperson and senator and let them know you want to see a bailout -- if we can put the cash in Wall Street, we can add some bop shoo bop and some much needed bucks for Motown. Don't let these memories die.
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