Report: Nearly Half Of Detroiters Can’t Read

[ajk23az]

According to a new report, 47 percent of Detroiters are ”functionally illiterate.” The alarming new statistics were released by the Detroit Regional Workforce Fund on Wednesday.

WWJ Newsradio 950 spoke with the Fund’s Director, Karen Tyler-Ruiz, who explained exactly what this means.

“Not able to fill out basic forms, for getting a job — those types of basic everyday (things). Reading a prescription; what’s on the bottle, how many you should take… just your basic everyday tasks,” she said.

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/05/04/report-nearly-half-of-detroiters-cant-read/

 

[TwoCentPlain]

Are these the same illiterate people building GM cars and trucks?

 

[MetalHead]

Show me who has been in charge and I'll show you exactly why half of the population cannot read.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Doesn't say much for public education.

 

[CowboyWay]

Doesn't say much for public education.

Doesn't say much for parenting.

 

[CliffnDallas]

Anyone who has ever seen an episode of Hard Core Pawn already knows this.

 

[tupperware]

A good thing, this means they can't read their own scoreboard.

 

[RoyTheHammer]

Note to self: Move to Detroit.. run for governor.. take over the city.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Anyone who has ever seen an episode of Hard Core Pawn already knows this.

Great show.

 

[Doomsday]

Are these the same illiterate people building GM cars and trucks?

lol, glad my car was built in Canada.

 

[ShiningStar]

Can someone prove to me somebody else went around counting the people who couldnt read, and if in fact THAT person could read?

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

Note to self: Move to Detroit.. run for governor.. take over the city.

Good luck with that....your going to need it. Many have tried many have failed.
Dont laugh when i tell you detroit resembles a third world shantytown.

 

[bbgun]

Based on the clientele I see on "Hardcore Pawn," I find this highly believable.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

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[RS12]

Are these the same illiterate people building GM cars and trucks?

Wondering the same.

 

[LeonDixson]

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"At least we're not Detroit" Priceless!

 

[RoyTheHammer]

Good luck with that....your going to need it. Many have tried many have failed.
Dont laugh when i tell you detroit resembles a third world shantytown.

It may be tough to get elected.. my legal name is Garrett. I may have to change that to just G so the voters can relate better to me as a candidate and also so they know what ticket to punch come vote time.

When i do win though.. it'll be parties and vacations all year long baby. Woot woot!

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

I find this hard to believe.

Usually the ghettos and slums of this country are filled with some the the most intelligent people around.


Edit - Before anyone rants with the "thats racists!" mantra... ghetto's and slums are comprised of all ethnicities.

 

[YosemiteSam]

I find this hard to believe.

Usually the ghettos and slums of this country are filled with some the the most intelligent people around.

Yeah, they are business men. :laugh2: