The People of Detroit Plead Their Case

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By Mary Ann Pekara
The city of Detroit, Michigan filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection in July and is now waiting until late October for a trial.
While there has been much controversy over the situation in Detroit, one thing is for certain, the people of Detroit have a lot to say about it.
On Thursday, taxpayers were front and center in the courtroom instead of the attorneys. Residents and retirees were given the opportunity to express their feelings on the Detroit bankruptcy situation to a judge, for 3 minutes each.
Judge Steven Rhodes listened to many residents who expressed strong concern about what would happen to their pensions in the city's bankruptcy.
Residents spoke to their reliance on pensions and the dedication they gave to the city for so many years, "promises made, promises broken."