VIEWER COMMENTS PART1 GOSH IDIOTS!
SURVEY RESULTS
Tell us what you think about the possible closure of the Detroit Zoo.
**********READER COMMENTS:
"I think that women is very racist and should be fired immediatly and the mayor cared more about the super bowel and suvs and are crooked are kids deserve the zoo so we should rally outside the zoo." February 21, 2006, 12:41 AM
"I think that it is terrible that the city council wants to close the zoo. What do they want to take away from us next, the Thanksgiving Day Parade? Are we going to have to tell our kids that Santa is not allowed in Detroit because we cannot" February 21, 2006, 12:40 AM
"I think it is a shame, I teach my chidlren to treat everyone equal and to watch a report on the zoo,and have to explain to them,Collins statements.Although she was a good example for them why I teach not to be prejudice. She needs to" February 21, 2006, 12:37 AM
"shame, shame on the Detroit City Council. Once again an at large body with no report has put thier personal and racial agenda ahead of what is right for the health of SE Michigan." February 21, 2006, 12:37 AM
"Save something in Detoit. Save the zoo. It is becoming a ghost town." February 21, 2006, 12:32 AM
"The real animals are with Ms. Colins." February 21, 2006, 12:25 AM
"Everyone needs to make a DONATION! I just made mine! We need to support our zoo, we can make a difference!" February 21, 2006, 12:25 AM
"All cities, and countys, and the state should help pay for the zoo.Everybody uses the zoo.But surburbs want to enjoy the zoo while Detroiters foot the bill, with poor people tax money.JUst like downtown Detroiters pay taxes for police,for"" February 21, 2006, 12:24 AM
"It is an unfortunate shame that Council member Collins should bring racism into this issue, since the Detroit Zoo is the concern of all of us in Southeast Michigan, as it has been a point of pride for the City of Detroit and the State of" February 21, 2006, 12:23 AM
"LOOK AT ALL the post, the same old Media feed surbanites comments. Think use your head dont be sold a bill of goods. Detroit wants your help,detroit needs your help. We need your help not your political media biasis views.I will vote My""" February 21, 2006, 12:22 AM
"Just another loss caused by the inept leadership of Kilpatrick" February 21, 2006, 12:21 AM
"What happened to all the money made from the SuperBowl?" February 21, 2006, 12:17 AM
"Ms. Colins you are a racist pig. And Conyers was upset because she had to spend the evening doing the job she was elected to do and not at the bar fights!!!!" February 21, 2006, 12:15 AM
"SHAMEFUL. The Detroit City Council is acting like a rebellioius teenager. Instead of making sound decisions they are intent on doing the opposite of what is suggested just to spite everyone else. The council members claim to have the" February 21, 2006, 12:09 AM
"It would be a great loss to the area. I cannot understand why the zoo in not in Detroit, but Detroit has to pay to keep it open. Please report on the news the reason that is. Thanks" February 21, 2006, 12:05 AM
"The city is truly hit a all time low. To take away something that means so much to the people of detroit. I came back to Mi after being gone for 10 years and I brought my family to this place and I am ashamed of what this city has become." February 21, 2006, 12:04 AM
"closing the zoo would prove to everyone the incompetence lack of concern for the city and for the animals. city of Detroit is running out of good qualities. this effects millions of people, thousands of animals, years of history." February 20, 2006, 11:57 PM
"I think it is the stupid thing Detroit ever would think to do.They could pay for it when it was free admission.Now the charge and they still cant afford it.what about the kids who go there for the field trips in the spring.Besides I still" February 20, 2006, 11:56 PM
"Council member Collins seems to be confused. Her attitude is racist. It gets old hearing the same old excuses as to why the Council seems to forever be stuck in the past instead of moving forward and making positive changes. Instead of" February 20, 2006, 11:52 PM
"Wow! Ego and personal agendas are coming before the betterment of all Detroit Metro citizens. We are in a sad downward spiral. I am taking my family and bailing out of Detroit while we still can. Good Bye."
February 20, 2006, 11:48 PM
"With all of the money that came into the city from the super bowl and with one million dollars made per day from each casino, how is it that the day after Edward McNamara dies the DETROIT Zoo doors could close? Its sad to turn on the news" February 20, 2006, 11:44 PM
"We have been touched and felt sorrow by the action the city wants to take .I and my wife have participated in the fund raising in the past to help the zoo.To day we are oppenning the Blue nile restaurant on Mondays normaly closed for one" February 20, 2006, 11:41 PM
"The Zoo is a jewel for all of SE Michigan. What about a regional athority like Metroparks, running the Zoo. John" February 20, 2006, 11:40 PM
"The council continues to prove what everyone already assumes" February 20, 2006, 11:38 PM
"Maybe it is time for someone to investigate where the money is really being wasted in the City of Detroit. Turn the zoo over to the zoological society and the donations will start coming in to help save the zoo!" February 20, 2006, 11:37 PM
"i would hope that the city rethinks the closing of the zoo. also would hope that oakland county steps in to help." February 20, 2006, 11:36 PM
"What a shame!..shame on the council !!...i dont think anyone knew the zoo wa in trouble??..how easy was it for them to oh well the zoo is closing...my family sure did its part by going to the zoo almost every year and sometimes twice a" February 20, 2006, 11:35 PM
"The council woman who said that blacks are no longer indentured servants needs to stop living in the past and create a better future. Closing the Zoo is not a good start." February 20, 2006, 11:35 PM
"It brings tears to my eyes! I was an intern at the detroit zoo this past fall. The city council should be looking at the welfare of the institution and the animals, not concerned with stupid racist ideas and petty differences. If the zoo" February 20, 2006, 11:33 PM
"Shame on you Ms. Rose-Collins and the Detroit Council - it seems YOUR position is racially motivated. Grow up - Detroit has been through enough - You need to put personal feelings aside and think about what matters - the animals that make" February 20, 2006, 11:32 PM
"I dont think its a good idea i would miss the zoo i think its a mistake thank you John rochester mich."
February 20, 2006, 11:32 PM
"If the zoo was named after a Black person, this would not happen. The white people came and helped detroit during the super bowl, where is that money" February 20, 2006, 11:31 PM
"the only way kwame will allow the zoo to stay open is if there were a crack house in it" February 20, 2006, 11:28 PM
"If you too are upset with what collins said, send her an email: Collins_MB@cncl.ci.detroit.mi.us"
February 20, 2006, 11:28 PM
"I think they should keep the zoo open.It has been there many years and it should continue to be there for years to come. Thank you Melanie Loper" February 20, 2006, 11:24 PM
"Enough is enough. Where are we supposed to take our children? This city council has already closed the Belle Isle Zoo and aquarium. Now the Detroit zoo?" February 20, 2006, 11:23 PM
"I think that closing the zoo would be devestating. NOt only to my family but the thousands of other families who enjoy it. I remember when i was a little girl we always had a zoo pass and my father would take me and my brother to the zoo." February 20, 2006, 11:22 PM
"Shame on Barbara Rose Collins for making this a race issue. This is about the zoo, the animals and deciding on how best to finance their care. Something is seriously wrong downtown. If they close the zoo, I plan on boycotting" February 20, 2006, 11:22 PM
"Once again the face of racism shows its self in city suburb politics. The comments of council members comparing the zoo crisi to slavery is nonsense.The issue be whats best for the zoo to keep it open for everyone black or white to enjoy." February 20, 2006, 11:21 PM
"WELL WHAT IS DETROIT GOING TO CLOSE NEXT.???? THE CITY SHOULD HAVE SPENT SOME OF THE MONEY ON THE ZOO AND NOT THE SUPER BOWL. BY THE WAY, WHO PAYED FOR THE JERK MAYOR TO GO TO AFRICA, DID THE MONEY COME OUT OF HIS POCKET ( THAT WOULD BE" February 20, 2006, 11:18 PM
"what happened to all the super-bowl money? Is kwame Kilpatrick lining his pockets again and paying for his relatives in clothes and events again?" February 20, 2006, 11:16 PM
"What a shame. Only under this Detroit administration this could happen. The council is way out of line making this all about their pride. I guess our city will be nothing but Casinos and clubs for Kiwalme and his henchmen. I think they" February 20, 2006, 11:16 PM
"The Zoo truly does belong to the people, not to an embittered city council. First the aquarium, now the zoo. This is not the right path to a new Detroit. Until the Zoo is saved, our family will boycott Detroit and we encourage others to do" February 20, 2006, 11:15 PM
"I would watch those council members; remember they are in it for themselves. I would not be surprised if they are rejecting everything because their future intent may be to move it to Belle Isle so they benefit. Trisha Rochester, MI" February 20, 2006, 11:15 PM
"If they close the Detroit zoo, they need to get rid of the entire City Council as well." February 20, 2006, 11:15 PM
"They should of just signed it over. the state was going to give them 4million now they wont since it was not signed over. so many things are just wasted away by the city. Bill Canton" February 20, 2006, 11:15 PM
"I believe that the Detroit Zoo should stay open. My parents took me to the zoo when I was younger and it is a great place for kids in our generation should go and see all the differnt animals but also to explore and learn about the animals" February 20, 2006, 11:15 PM
"While I commend Bill Spencer and the channel 7 team for thier growl to action idea, I am also outraged that the taxpayers of this region have to pull more money out of our pockets to "save the zoo." The Detroit City Council should put" February 20, 2006, 11:12 PM
"Why does something like the zoo have to become a racial issue? The City Council of Detroit and the Mayor are an embarassment to the entire state of Michigan and now the animals and the people who enjoy the zoo have to suffer. What a" February 20, 2006, 11:11 PM
"The city council does not understand the benefits the zoo brings to the city and state. The zoo has created family memories, and encouraged many futures of children interested in zoology and animal science in general. We have been a" February 20, 2006, 11:11 PM
"I can not believe that the council women said "we are a black city and are not owned by whites like a plantation. That is the most racist comment I have ever heard. THat is proof that Detroit sucks because of leaders like her. It is amazing" February 20, 2006, 11:10 PM
"Why do people want to close down the detorit zoo when it has been open forso many years?"
February 20, 2006, 11:09 PM
"Instead of collecting pennies from kids and attacking the Detroit City Council for upholding the City Charter, lets end the war in Iraq and use that money for the zoo, health care, education and all of the other things that we need."
February 20, 2006, 11:09 PM
"could you please let us know as zoo lover where we can sign a petion to keep our beautiful zoo i sure the public would all lke to know" February 20, 2006, 11:01 PM
"I say this might have to do something with Kalpaterick who is putting Detroit into Crisis and closing the zoo buy putting a closing deadline. and for mrs.Collins i think she needs to leave and have someone else put in charge. this is very" February 20, 2006, 11:00 PM
"People should be encouraged to support the zoo. Remind them that donations can be used as a tax deduction. So they benefit twice." February 20, 2006, 10:58 PM
"keep our zoo recall the mayor of detroit i sure once we start the petion he woll change his mind"
February 20, 2006, 10:56 PM
"I think it would be sad if the zoo closed, my mom took us there for years. The zoo is apart of what Detroit is." February 20, 2006, 10:42 PM
"The city will burn 3.2 million on bad leases and close a detroit tradition. The detroit Zoo. Worst of all race is mentioned as an issue when we should be well beyond that." February 20, 2006, 10:27 PM
"I DO care about Detroit and work,donate & spend $ there. I just think Det City Council will make a mess of it. Let the folks who know animals run it. RE: Sign it to the DZSociety and I will donate $$."
February 20, 2006, 10:25 PM
"I THINK THAT THE ZOO SHOULD BE RAN BY SOMEONE ELSE,AND CITY COUNCLE SHOULD NOT STOP IT" February 20, 2006, 10:18 PM
"Terrible - let them sell the mayors mansion and he live in his own house. That should save them quite a bit and it is not necessary." February 20, 2006, 10:08 PM
"I am a member of the Detroit Zoo, and have been proudly for years.The city CANNOT let the zoo close-if they do not want to pay for its funding, let the DZS take over!These councilpeople should BE ASHAMED of trying to take the zoo away from" February 20, 2006, 10:02 PM
"LOOK AT ALL the post, the same old Media feed surbanites comments. Think use your head dont be sold a bill of goods. Detroit wants your help,detroit needs your help. We need your help not your political media biasis views.I will vote My"" February 20, 2006, 10:02 PM
"The zoo is some place families go for a fun day and kids go on field trips there. Everyone loves it, it should not close and it wil be a tragedy if it does." February 20, 2006, 10:00 PM
"The zoo is precious. Of the Zoologial society wants to care for it, let them." February 20, 2006, 9:59 PM
"We think it is terrible that the zoo probably will close. My daughter and I became zoo members in April 2005 and went to the zoo about 6 times from April 2005 thru October 2005. We just renewed our zoo membership last week. It is a" February 20, 2006, 9:59 PM
""Sign it over to the Zoologial Society and I will donate $$. Otherwise, with the Detroit City Council involved, my donation is wasted." AGAIN SOME who dont want to help detroit" February 20, 2006, 9:55 PM
""LOOK AT ALL the post, the same old Media feed surbanites comments. Think use your head dont be sold a bill of goods. Detroit wants your help,detroit needs your help. We need your help not your political media biasis views.I will vote mayor" February 20, 2006, 9:54 PM
"I strongly believe that every possible avenue be explored to insure the zoo stays open!" February 20, 2006, 9:53 PM
"All cities, and countys, and the state should help pay for the zoo.Everybody uses the zoo.But surburbs want to enjoy the zoo while Detroiters foot the bill, with poor people tax money.JUst like downtown Detroiters pay taxes for police,for" February 20, 2006, 9:52 PM
""How can the city afford all the animals running around in Detroit" February 20, 2006, 9:42 PM But collins pull the race card typical thinking from across 8MILE" February 20, 2006, 9:50 PM
"Sign it over to the Zoologial Society and I will donate $$. Otherwise, with the Detroit City Council involved, my donation is wasted." February 20, 2006, 9:49 PM
"LOOK AT ALL the post, the same old Media feed surbanites comments. Think use your head dont be sold a bill of goods. Detroit wants your help,detroit needs your help. We need your help not your political media biasis views.I will vote My" February 20, 2006, 9:47 PM
"The City Council needs to WAKE UP and smell the COFFEE!!!!" February 20, 2006, 9:46 PM
"Kawame belongs in the zoo!" February 20, 2006, 9:43 PM
"How can the city afford all the animals running around in Detroit" February 20, 2006, 9:42 PM
"All cities, and countys, and the state should help pay for the zoo.Everybody uses the zoo.But surburbs want to enjoy the zoo while Detroiters foot the bill, with poor people tax money.JUst like downtown Detroiters pay taxes for police,for" February 20, 2006, 9:38 PM
"The Detroit Zoo is known world-wide as a premiere institution.It must be saved and we need to do what other communities have done and take a regional approach to funding and operating the zoo."
February 20, 2006, 9:33 PM
"This decision is yet another bad decision by the city of detroit. If they are worried about the zoo becoming the Oakland County zoo, or Royal Oak Zoo, then make a clause in the transfer of authority. The Zoo is a gem, and its going to be" February 20, 2006, 9:25 PM
"What we need is a mayor and city council that really cares about the city!!!!" February 20, 2006, 9:22 PM
"Detroit is a Zoo. Let Oakland County have now!" February 20, 2006, 9:22 PM
"EVERYBODY USES THE ZOO SO EVERYBODY SHOULD HELP PAY FOR IT(SUBURBS0" February 20, 2006, 9:19 PM
"This is an absolute travesty. The mayor is off in Africa spending money on who knows what, money that could be put toward the cost of keeping the zoo open. The Detroit Zoo is a family tradition that needs to remain open for current and" February 20, 2006, 9:18 PM
"I am very angered at Mrs. Collins remarks today. You are in the public eye and should show some level of professionalism. The city council once again has found a way to turn this about race. I for one have heard it enough this week every" February 20, 2006, 9:17 PM
"Okay you citizens of Detroit--WHY did you vote Kwame in for another term??? And how about those council members???? And the one who was in the bar fight??? These are the people you want representing your city???? Shame on you AND them!" February 20, 2006, 9:15 PM
"I THINK ITS VERY SAD THAT THEY ARE GOING TO CLOSE THE ZOO BECAUSE OF LACK OF FUNDS.SOMETHING THAT THEY CITYFAMILIES CAN ACTUALLY AFFORD TO ATTEND.BUT THE CITY SURE DIDNT HAVE A PROBLEM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHERE THE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF" February 20, 2006, 9:14 PM
"DEFINITELY THERE IS A STORY ABOUT THE DETROIT ZOO. BUT YOU HAVE A BETTER STORY TRACKING DOWN HOW MONEY WAS USED TO MAINTAIN THE ZOO. WHERE WAS THE MONEY SPENT TO MAINTAIN THE ZOO, WAS THERE ANY MISAPPROPRIATIONS THAT LED TO ITS FAILURE?" February 20, 2006, 9:09 PM
"The Detroit Zoo is a great place to learn about animals. It is not merely about entertaining the kids (though it was thrilling when I first went there), it is about learning about different species of animals. I can recall when they opened" February 20, 2006, 8:59 PM
"Detroit is already a zoo! Let the state take over!"
February 20, 2006, 8:54 PM
"Maybe it should close so that Oakland county or the state can buy the land and re-open it without detroit involvement." February 20, 2006, 8:50 PM
"It will be terrible if the zoo were to close. Many families from all over Metro Detroit use the zoo for education and for family time. When I mentioned to my son (3years old) that the zoo might close he said "That makes me very sad mommy"." February 20, 2006, 8:47 PM
"Maintain abandoned Tiger Stadium but tear down the popular zoo-more common sense in Detroit...."
February 20, 2006, 8:44 PM
"The Detroit City Council should not have a say about something as important to the region as the Detroit Zoo. The state should step in and take the zoo over." February 20, 2006, 8:41 PM
"What else does Detroit have to lose?Stop whining city council & DO the job you were elected to do...CARE about Detroit!" February 20, 2006, 8:34 PM
"I think it stinks! The Belle Isle Aquarium already was closed why do they need to take away the zoo! Find the money Detroit!" February 20, 2006, 8:30 PM
"well my fellings on it sucks man all the kids how sad" February 20, 2006, 8:29 PM
"I feel it would be a very sad day for Det. if the zoo closes...so much for a "super city" without a zoo like Detroits!! When was the last time the mayor was there...has he seen the artic circle?! It was even featured on Animal Planet" February 20, 2006, 8:26 PM
"Detroit does not deserve a zoo, but the city of Royal Oak does. It should stay open and get renamed and the mayors name taken off of the tower." February 20, 2006, 8:26 PM
"As a person from the suburbs I think its a shame that the first opportunity to build on the positive of the Super Bowl the city council sticks to its old ways and kills an opportunity to further unify the community. It would always be the" February 20, 2006, 8:07 PM
"It would be sad if the Detroit Zoo closes, especially after the aquarium was closed. I do not want to see Detroit become more unfamily friendly. These places are so important to our families, children?s education, and for people who come" February 20, 2006, 8:04 PM
"i think the detroit zoo should stay open for education and fun but also for memories" February 20, 2006, 8:03 PM
"The zoo cannot close! We cannot afford to lose yet another treasure of Detroit." February 20, 2006, 8:03 PM
"Detroit had enough money to bury Rosa Parks, Plenty of money to show off to the world for Super Bowl 40 but not enough money to keep an icon!! SHAME ON YOU Kwami & Jennifer!! SHAME ON YOU!!! I hope EVERYONE all over the US hears about this" February 20, 2006, 7:58 PM
"All the adults involved in the decision making on this subject should set aside all their personal feelings and pettiness and start focusing on what is in the best interest of the children and those of us with childlike wonder at the marvel" February 20, 2006, 7:58 PM
"It is my understanding that when the property in Huntington Woods was deeded to Detroit, the family had a convenant inserted that if the city were not the owner, the property would revert to the family. Whether this is true or not, people" February 20, 2006, 7:57 PM
"Interesting...less than a month ago we were all patting ourselves on the back showing what a "crown jewel" Detroit was to the world when we hosted the Stupor Bowl, now we are showing the world what IDIOTS we are by getting RID of one of" February 20, 2006, 7:55 PM
"SAVE THE ZOO! The Detroit Zoo is an amazing place for children and adults. Please do whatever you can to support it." February 20, 2006, 7:52 PM
"As usual, the city council thinks this is about race..maybe its how the city is being run now is why the zoo should be in the hands of people who may help. It will be absolutely devestating if the zoo closes. Get it together city council" February 20, 2006, 7:46 PM
"The aquarium, historical museum, zoo -- what culture does the City of Detroit value?" February 20, 2006, 7:46 PM
"Interesting...less than a month ago we were all patting ourselves on the back showing what a "crown jewel" Detroit was to the world when we hosted the Stupor Bowl, now we are showing the world what IDIOTS we are by getting RID of one of" February 20, 2006, 7:45 PM
"My children and I tried so hard to keep the Bell Isle Aquarium open. It would break their hearts to lose the zoo as well. The elected officials of Detroit should be ashamed of themsleves for hurting children."
February 20, 2006, 7:44 PM
"Even New Orleans still has a zoo." February 20, 2006, 7:44 PM
"Why does the Detroit City Council always pull out the race card? They appear on another power trip. This is a gem that impacts our community positively. Mr. Mayor, can you do something to help?"
February 20, 2006, 7:42 PM
"it is a very sad day when the 9th largest city in the USA makes a decision to close one of the "jewels" of Detroit. We want people to come here, visit and spend their money but we waste time on the "Super Bowl" - a one time thing and let a" February 20, 2006, 7:40 PM
"I am so saddened, upset and disgusted by the comments of the Detroit city council members regarding the Detroit Zoo. Incompetencecomes in all different colors, and that is what the Detroit city council is, completely incompetent.The zoo is" February 20, 2006, 7:38 PM
"Lets see some money numbers. Attendance vs operating costs etc for the past few years." February 20, 2006, 7:37 PM
"It will be very sad and my kids will lose out. I also think Mrs. Collins was very wrong with her race comment!" February 20, 2006, 7:35 PM
"By allowing race to be the deciding issue in the fate of the Zoo the whole state loses. The city of Detroit is in a financial crisis. So instead of finding away to allow the zoo to stay open the attitude seems to be if we cannot have it" February 20, 2006, 7:35 PM
"I FEEL THAT THEY SHOULD NOT CLOSE THE ZOO AND THE ZOOLOGICAL SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO TAKE OVER AND THERE ALOT PEOPLE THAT GO THERE AND TAKE THERE CHILDLEN THERE" February 20, 2006, 7:33 PM
"Attitudes like those of Mrs. Collins is what keeps Detroit down. I came to the zoo as a young person all the way from Saginaw. The Zoo belongs to more than Detroit, it belongs to all of Michigan! And...where has our mayor been hiding??" February 20, 2006, 7:33 PM
"If the Detriot Zoo closes, Michigan will not have a decent zoo for the kids to learn and watch animals. Which is a shame. I am dissapoint in Kilpatrick and Gov. Granholm for allowing this Historial zoo closed.Granholm should step in or" February 20, 2006, 7:29 PM
"Ms. Collins, how DARE you make this about RACE!! This is about our CHILDREN - SHAME ON YOU!! - SHAME!"
February 20, 2006, 7:27 PM
"I have been going to the zoo since i was born, now i am 15 and still enjoy going, the giraffes are my favorite! I would cry if the zoo closed, my hole family goes to the zoo...without the zoo detroit is a city of trash!The council needs to" February 20, 2006, 7:26 PM
"There was alot of money spent in the city to clean it up for Superbowl, now lets get our prioraties lets spent money to keep the zoo going, but the zoo is just for kids not the media or other people around the world Kilpatrick" February 20, 2006, 7:24 PM
"How dare Ms. Collins use the race card when it comes to The Detroit Zoo. Race has nothing to do with keeping an institution like the zoo open. How about asking some of the BIG 3 for some help? What about the money the Detroit area brought" February 20, 2006, 7:23 PM
""Collins said, "The symbolism is that Detroit is a black city and that we?re unable to govern ourselves." Is that not the truth." February 20, 2006, 7:23 PM
"Mayor fool believes that he can take our zoo to put more cash in his pocket. He is in for a fight."February 20, 2006, 7:21 PM
"since it is all in Oakland county, the county should condem and take possesion, or make a suitable offer, or have the big Metro park system take it over how ever, and bring it up to the standards of the other metro parks and golf" February 20, 2006, 7:21 PM
"To Barbara Rose-Collins and the Detroit City Council: Please do not play the race card! This is a community & State issue. If Detroit is unable to fund the zoo, then let the Historical Society do it. Other cities have done this. If you" February 20, 2006, 7:20 PM
"I think that Detroit should look at all options before we lose Another LANDMARK of Detroit."
February 20, 2006, 7:19 PM
"Why is it there was enoughto get the City of Detroit ready for the Super Bowl, but not enough to keep the Detroit Zoo open? Come on Detroit, Wake up!! The Super Bowl is over...The Zoo is still here and needs your help!! Nancy Carson," February 20, 2006, 7:18 PM
"The Zoo should not be closed. We are losing all of our historic and cultural venues in this City. Ms. Collins remarks regarding the "racism" involved is totally unappropriate! The animals do not belong to any race - they belong to the" February 20, 2006, 7:17 PM
"When my son was born 11 years ago, my father gave us a pass to the zoo for Christmas. This became a tradition for us. I lost my father 5 years ago and his wife has continued to give us this gift each year in his memory. We have a brick" February 20, 2006, 7:16 PM
"It is time for the Detroit City Council to show some leadership by turning over the Zoo to the Zoological Society. The city deficit has been looming for a very long time, using this issue as a pawn to settle a much larger problem is not" February 20, 2006, 7:16 PM
"The thought of the detroit zoo closing is wrong. the detriot zoo has brought lots of people to detriot. the only reason that i go to detriot is for the zoo. there are ways to gain the funds to support the zoo. just like the comment" February 20, 2006, 7:16 PM
"I think it is mind numbing. Detroit is becoming an empty shell. How can the people of Detroit continue to support a city council that contiues to make such horrible decisions. Does the city have to completely collapse for things to get" February 20, 2006, 7:13 PM
"I would like to congratulate Channel 7 for doing to our Zoo. My husband and I were transferred here about four years ago, and I can tell you that the zoo is one of the only things I feel confortable taking my two year old son to visit. I" February 20, 2006, 7:13 PM
"As a Windsorite, we love the zoo too!! Donate!!" February 20, 2006, 7:12 PM
"The city is threatening to close the zoo and where is the mayor? On safari in Africa. It figures"
February 20, 2006, 7:12 PM
"The lack of priorities! Too bad we spent ALL the money on the Super Bowl!" February 20, 2006, 7:09 PM
"I was appalled at the racist comments of Councilwoman Collins on this evenings 5 O?clock news regarding the closing of the Detroit Zoo. The leaders and elected officials of any city are expected to present a role model to the young people" February 20, 2006, 7:09 PM
"There has been a high hope the Detroit is getting better... and for the Zoo to close down will be a shame" February 20, 2006, 7:09 PM
"The zoo is grate beacuse you con see a lot of things." February 20, 2006, 7:08 PM
"We can buy license plates to support U of M or MSU as if they need more money. I want to buy one to support the zoo." February 20, 2006, 7:07 PM
"Shame on you for trying to solicit more money from the public to fund the incompetence of the Detroit government. I would love to know how much money originally earmarked for the operation of the zoo is now lining the pockets of Detroit" February 20, 2006, 7:06 PM
"We were told in order to save the aquarium, we had to donate money. The aquarium closed anyway.What happened to the money? Will that happen again this time? Donate money to keep the zoo open and after find out that the zoo will be closed" February 20, 2006, 7:05 PM
"Some smallminded people like to think of everything in terms of race. Quit trying to play the race card in everything! This is about giving all children reguardless of color the opportunity to enjoy the zoo!"
February 20, 2006, 7:05 PM
"Come on Detroit Celebs!!! DONATE ! Kid Rock! Eminem! The rest, give back to Detroit! Keep the Zoo OPEN!"
February 20, 2006, 6:58 PM
"With the construction of the Artic Ring of Life and the Educational center just recently completed, someone should have seen the light at the end of the tunnel. The financial trobles of the Zoo should of been apparent back during" February 20, 2006, 6:54 PM
"This is amazing! How can Detroit even consider closing the absolute last afordable family attraction in the area?" February 20, 2006, 6:51 PM
"Come on people! KEEP THIS ZOO OPEN" February 20, 2006, 6:47 PM
"We have lived in the metro srea for over 40 years -- lst visited the Zoo with our children and now take our grandkids -- it is unimaginable to think of the Zoo closing. Elaine Ritterling" February 20, 2006, 6:45 PM
"THE NERVE!" February 20, 2006, 6:44 PM
"People came out in huge numbers to pay homage to the aquairuium. Many came to say goodbye to the elephants that had to be transferred for safety. If the zoo were to close, it would produce a public outcry heard at every border of" February 20, 2006, 6:44 PM
"I am a volunteer for a animal rescue which works through PetSmart. I am going to suggest that we also ask for donations. Thanks" February 20, 2006, 6:42 PM
"Black children are being murdered daily over "disrespect" Get the heck over it - why should the city lose this jewel because one woman on Council is a racist? Grow up Ms.Collins. Your example is why black youth are dying." February 20, 2006, 6:41 PM
"What a black mark against a city! To close an institution that not only draws in residents but tourists from all over. We must do all we can to save it, even if it means we have to close it for the winter months to save money. Shame on you" February 20, 2006, 6:39 PM
"IT STINKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! plain and simple." February 20, 2006, 6:39 PM
"Why are we not putting our children and families first? All races of people enjoy our zoo, and race should not be a factor here. Shame on the council. Please keep our zoo open! The Spinners, Berkley"
February 20, 2006, 6:37 PM
"We need to stop the political games and get our acts together for the betterment of this community.The Detroit Zoo doesn,t need us we need the Detroit Zoo. It is the largest therapy clinic in this area." February 20, 2006, 6:36 PM
"Rose-Collins should be ashamed of herself for using racism as a reason to reject the proposal. It is not racist for the Detroit Zoological Society to step in with money; it is in the best interest of the animals, the zoo staff that would" February 20, 2006, 6:33 PM
"I think the City council members have their heads up where the sun dont shine. Get off the race card."
February 20, 2006, 6:29 PM
"I was shocked and outraged to hear of the possible closing of the Detroit Zoo. My kids and my family together have enjoy visting the Detroit Zoo. PLEASE KEEP THE ZOO OPEN FOR ALL TO ENJOY !!! signed, Josephine Kerster, of Highland, MI." February 20, 2006, 6:21 PM
"Just like the water department, the City of Detroit administration is incompetent when they are faced with issues of regional importance, and still expect suburbanites to come into their city and spend money! Forget it!" February 20, 2006, 6:20 PM
"I don t understand why Detroit feels they would rather close the Detroit Zoo than allow the Zoological Society to fund and operate it. What does it matter as long as the Zoo is still in Detroit? It can only get better. If the Detroit City" February 20, 2006, 6:19 PM
"How sad for the state of Michigan. The city is allowing more adult entertaiment, but when it comes to family fun everything is closing. Time for the Mayor and council to do what is right for Detroit, not what is wrong and close down" February 20, 2006, 6:18 PM
"Allowing the Zoo to close would be a major blow to Detroit and the Metro Area in many ways. The Zoo is an area landmark attraction. We already lost the Belle Isle Zoo & Aquarium. How can we allow this to happen? What will happen next? Who" February 20, 2006, 6:16 PM
"I think it is ridculous that the city is even thinking of closing the zoo. I hope that Steve Wilson and his team are investiating this situation. He gets results, I think he could be a major factor in helping the people out." February 20, 2006, 6:15 PM
"i think that the zoo closeing is a bad thing why because the zoo has brought money into detriot and me i just like to go there and see all of the wonderful animals and i would rather go to the detriot zoo over the toledo zoo any day" February 20, 2006, 6:15 PM
"I feel that it is an absolute travesty that the Detroit Zoo may close. Detroit has come along way, as a city, and as a native it makes me proud that people from out of town come to visit this great city and the Detroit Zoo is a place that" February 20, 2006, 6:13 PM
"I think we can save the zoo by making suburbs contribute towards maintaining zoo. I think, suburbs in southwest MI can easily chip in $4 million alongwith City of detroit provided Detroit mayor use this money on for ZOO not something else.." February 20, 2006, 6:12 PM
"I think it would ber awful losing the Zoo after we lost the aquarium. My kids and I go to the Zoo several times a year. The Zoo attracts people from all over." February 20, 2006, 6:11 PM
"why is everything in Detroit, always a race issue, they need to get a life, we ALL love the zoo."
February 20, 2006, 6:11 PM
"Close the zoo? no way! Let Channel 7 run detroit- Dump that big, fat idiot Kwamee- Bet his father is serving as a "consultant" on he zoo closing-" February 20, 2006, 6:11 PM
"y comment: I am incensed to think that we are relying on children breaking their piggy banks to sdave the zoo. My feeling is that the Mayor/city council have known about this issue for years-they should come to some solution about this" February 20, 2006, 6:11 PM
"Shame on YOU Detroit !! But, once again you show what is really important to the city of Detroit, and smear the State name along with it. Shame on YOU MS. Govenor. Do you honestly believe you can intice "fortune 500" companies to this area" February 20, 2006, 6:10 PM
"Close it. Drive about an hour south of Detroit down to the Toledo Zoo. Much nicer." February 20, 2006, 6:10 PM
"The Zoo may just as well leave Michigan, all of our jobs are." February 20, 2006, 6:09 PM
"I cannot begin to tell you how upset I will be if the zoo closes. My future son-in-law passed away in December 2003, he lived with myself and my other children for 8 years, our family nickname was " The Zoo Crew". We had his remains" February 20, 2006, 6:09 PM
"Unbelievable!How can this happen? How about using the proceeds from the Superbowl to keep this treasure up and running. I am a member of the zoo and have many wonderful memories. I hope I never see it close. What a SHAME" February 20, 2006, 6:08 PM
"Since Killpatrick was elected we have lost a lot. The Belle Isle Zoo, The Belle Isle Aquarium, and now the Detroit Zoo. What will we lose next?" February 20, 2006, 6:08 PM
"This is one thing that our cuty could shine upon and to take it away would just be a complete shame!"
February 20, 2006, 6:08 PM
"Citizens need to be more involved with projects. Parents would rather entertain their children with the fish tank that already got tooken away and the zoo than to entertain them with the Super Bowl bridge on I-94. We need to stop spending" February 20, 2006, 6:08 PM
"" I believe the Detroit Zoo should and could stay in operation if it bought out and ran under same name, however, cannot be financed or controlled by the city of Detroit." February 20, 2006, 6:07 PM
"Well they Voted him Back in , now this is what he does for the people .Whats he doing in Africa anyways, he has problems to deal with here. Last time I checked it cost a lot of beans to get there , did he take his Navigator with hin ?" February 20, 2006, 6:06 PM
"We should keep the Detroit Zoo open because it gives people the chance to see wild animals. Carly Redman age 8." February 20, 2006, 6:05 PM
"I think that if the people have to donate their money to keep the zoo open than Kwamie and his council should NOT be allowed to step foot in the zoo." February 20, 2006, 6:05 PM
"I guess Mayor Kilpatrick is has his priorities wrong. Can you imagine a big city like Detroit without a ZOO? I think it is only possible in the vision of our great mayor who has done nothing but reduced Detroit to a third class city." February 20, 2006, 6:04 PM
"I rhink the zoo should be kept open because everyone, young and old, enjoys walking around the zoo & seeing the animals" February 20, 2006, 6:01 PM
"Regarding Detroit Zoo: If the Detroit Zoo were allowed to close this would be a great travesty, and an unconscionable loss for the entire Detroit Metropolitan Area as well as the State of Michigan. The Detroit Zoo is a gem, which has" February 20, 2006, 6:01 PM
"I am appalled that Barbara Collins would call me a raciest. I have always tried to help Detroit to overcome its image and never was afraid to go downtown like many to spend my money there. I am a white person that has always put money into" February 20, 2006, 5:59 PM
"Once again the people lose because the City Council wants to make this about race." February 20, 2006, 5:56 PM
"HOW ABOUT WE CHANGE THE NAME OF CITY COUNCIL TO MOTOR CITY ZOOKEEPERS.THEY NEED TO START WORKING ANYWAY"
February 20, 2006, 5:55 PM
"Tell the Mayor to get rid of a couple of his family members in office for the City. That should be enought money to keep the zoo running." February 20, 2006, 5:53 PM
"Please save the Detroit zoo from extinction! It was a weekly highlight for my children and important in an urban area where children see little of the natural world...." February 20, 2006, 5:52 PM
"Your Growl for action is stupid, A few hundred dollars isn?t going to do anything. You need to give out the phone numbers of the council and mayor. Call Barbara Rose Collins and tell her to go back to Africa. I?m sure she would be" February 20, 2006, 5:51 PM
"Is it any wonder why young profesionalsare exiting the metro Detroit area? A basic city attraction such as the Detroit zoo is a staple of any vibrant, forwardard thinking community. Once again, the leaders of the city of Detroit prove to" February 20, 2006, 5:51 PM
"For the children and yound at heart of Michigan it would be a shame to lose such an attraction. We people of Michigan are always very generous with donations, why not something special for the zoo. Children from all the schools could" February 20, 2006, 5:50 PM
"CLOSE THE DETROIT CITY COUNCIL AND KEEP THE DETROIT ZOO OPEN. Rock&RollBob W.Bloomfield"
February 20, 2006, 5:49 PM
"If they close the zoo, the first thing that should be done is take the mayors name off the water tower. Dan Allan (St Clair )" February 20, 2006, 5:48 PM
"Can someone please follow up on the racial angle that was brought up by a member of city council? I would like to hear more. Im not sure of the woman that said it, but am interested in hearing how this is a force in the closure of the" February 20, 2006, 5:47 PM
"the zoo has alway been a positive spot for detroit. i have been going there since is was a child and i have taken my children and my grand children to the zoo. maybe kilpatrick needs to give up his suv and donate the money himself to the" February 20, 2006, 5:46 PM
"Not only should the Zoo stay open, we should be looking for a way to reopen the fish-house. Lottery money" February 20, 2006, 5:46 PM
"Our family is extrememly disappointed at the posssibility of the zoo closing! It has been a part of our lives for many years and it is very disurbing that we are hearing about these money problems all of a sudden. This city just spent" February 20, 2006, 5:45 PM
"The city of Detroit has recently shown real progress in rrecovering a positive image. Closure of the zoo would be a trmendous step backwards in making the metro area a good place to raise a family."
February 20, 2006, 5:45 PM
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"I think that women is very racist and should be fired immediatly and the mayor cared more about the super bowel and suvs and are crooked are kids deserve the zoo so we should rally outside the zoo." February 21, 2006, 12:41 AM
"I think that it is terrible that the city council wants to close the zoo. What do they want to take away from us next, the Thanksgiving Day Parade? Are we going to have to tell our kids that Santa is not allowed in Detroit because we cannot" February 21, 2006, 12:40 AM
"I think it is a shame, I teach my chidlren to treat everyone equal and to watch a report on the zoo,and have to explain to them,Collins statements.Although she was a good example for them why I teach not to be prejudice. She needs to" February 21, 2006, 12:37 AM
"shame, shame on the Detroit City Council. Once again an at large body with no report has put thier personal and racial agenda ahead of what is right for the health of SE Michigan." February 21, 2006, 12:37 AM
"Save something in Detoit. Save the zoo. It is becoming a ghost town." February 21, 2006, 12:32 AM
"The real animals are with Ms. Colins." February 21, 2006, 12:25 AM
"Everyone needs to make a DONATION! I just made mine! We need to support our zoo, we can make a difference!" February 21, 2006, 12:25 AM
"All cities, and countys, and the state should help pay for the zoo.Everybody uses the zoo.But surburbs want to enjoy the zoo while Detroiters foot the bill, with poor people tax money.JUst like downtown Detroiters pay taxes for police,for"" February 21, 2006, 12:24 AM
"It is an unfortunate shame that Council member Collins should bring racism into this issue, since the Detroit Zoo is the concern of all of us in Southeast Michigan, as it has been a point of pride for the City of Detroit and the State of" February 21, 2006, 12:23 AM
"LOOK AT ALL the post, the same old Media feed surbanites comments. Think use your head dont be sold a bill of goods. Detroit wants your help,detroit needs your help. We need your help not your political media biasis views.I will vote My""" February 21, 2006, 12:22 AM
"Just another loss caused by the inept leadership of Kilpatrick" February 21, 2006, 12:21 AM
"What happened to all the money made from the SuperBowl?" February 21, 2006, 12:17 AM
"Ms. Colins you are a racist pig. And Conyers was upset because she had to spend the evening doing the job she was elected to do and not at the bar fights!!!!" February 21, 2006, 12:15 AM
"SHAMEFUL. The Detroit City Council is acting like a rebellioius teenager. Instead of making sound decisions they are intent on doing the opposite of what is suggested just to spite everyone else. The council members claim to have the" February 21, 2006, 12:09 AM
"It would be a great loss to the area. I cannot understand why the zoo in not in Detroit, but Detroit has to pay to keep it open. Please report on the news the reason that is. Thanks" February 21, 2006, 12:05 AM
"The city is truly hit a all time low. To take away something that means so much to the people of detroit. I came back to Mi after being gone for 10 years and I brought my family to this place and I am ashamed of what this city has become." February 21, 2006, 12:04 AM
"closing the zoo would prove to everyone the incompetence lack of concern for the city and for the animals. city of Detroit is running out of good qualities. this effects millions of people, thousands of animals, years of history." February 20, 2006, 11:57 PM
"I think it is the stupid thing Detroit ever would think to do.They could pay for it when it was free admission.Now the charge and they still cant afford it.what about the kids who go there for the field trips in the spring.Besides I still" February 20, 2006, 11:56 PM
"Council member Collins seems to be confused. Her attitude is racist. It gets old hearing the same old excuses as to why the Council seems to forever be stuck in the past instead of moving forward and making positive changes. Instead of" February 20, 2006, 11:52 PM
"Wow! Ego and personal agendas are coming before the betterment of all Detroit Metro citizens. We are in a sad downward spiral. I am taking my family and bailing out of Detroit while we still can. Good Bye."
February 20, 2006, 11:48 PM
"With all of the money that came into the city from the super bowl and with one million dollars made per day from each casino, how is it that the day after Edward McNamara dies the DETROIT Zoo doors could close? Its sad to turn on the news" February 20, 2006, 11:44 PM
"We have been touched and felt sorrow by the action the city wants to take .I and my wife have participated in the fund raising in the past to help the zoo.To day we are oppenning the Blue nile restaurant on Mondays normaly closed for one" February 20, 2006, 11:41 PM
"The Zoo is a jewel for all of SE Michigan. What about a regional athority like Metroparks, running the Zoo. John" February 20, 2006, 11:40 PM
"The council continues to prove what everyone already assumes" February 20, 2006, 11:38 PM
"Maybe it is time for someone to investigate where the money is really being wasted in the City of Detroit. Turn the zoo over to the zoological society and the donations will start coming in to help save the zoo!" February 20, 2006, 11:37 PM
"i would hope that the city rethinks the closing of the zoo. also would hope that oakland county steps in to help." February 20, 2006, 11:36 PM
"What a shame!..shame on the council !!...i dont think anyone knew the zoo wa in trouble??..how easy was it for them to oh well the zoo is closing...my family sure did its part by going to the zoo almost every year and sometimes twice a" February 20, 2006, 11:35 PM
"The council woman who said that blacks are no longer indentured servants needs to stop living in the past and create a better future. Closing the Zoo is not a good start." February 20, 2006, 11:35 PM
"It brings tears to my eyes! I was an intern at the detroit zoo this past fall. The city council should be looking at the welfare of the institution and the animals, not concerned with stupid racist ideas and petty differences. If the zoo" February 20, 2006, 11:33 PM
"Shame on you Ms. Rose-Collins and the Detroit Council - it seems YOUR position is racially motivated. Grow up - Detroit has been through enough - You need to put personal feelings aside and think about what matters - the animals that make" February 20, 2006, 11:32 PM
"I dont think its a good idea i would miss the zoo i think its a mistake thank you John rochester mich."
February 20, 2006, 11:32 PM
"If the zoo was named after a Black person, this would not happen. The white people came and helped detroit during the super bowl, where is that money" February 20, 2006, 11:31 PM
"the only way kwame will allow the zoo to stay open is if there were a crack house in it" February 20, 2006, 11:28 PM
"If you too are upset with what collins said, send her an email: Collins_MB@cncl.ci.detroit.mi.us"
February 20, 2006, 11:28 PM
"I think they should keep the zoo open.It has been there many years and it should continue to be there for years to come. Thank you Melanie Loper" February 20, 2006, 11:24 PM
"Enough is enough. Where are we supposed to take our children? This city council has already closed the Belle Isle Zoo and aquarium. Now the Detroit zoo?" February 20, 2006, 11:23 PM
"I think that closing the zoo would be devestating. NOt only to my family but the thousands of other families who enjoy it. I remember when i was a little girl we always had a zoo pass and my father would take me and my brother to the zoo." February 20, 2006, 11:22 PM
"Shame on Barbara Rose Collins for making this a race issue. This is about the zoo, the animals and deciding on how best to finance their care. Something is seriously wrong downtown. If they close the zoo, I plan on boycotting" February 20, 2006, 11:22 PM
"Once again the face of racism shows its self in city suburb politics. The comments of council members comparing the zoo crisi to slavery is nonsense.The issue be whats best for the zoo to keep it open for everyone black or white to enjoy." February 20, 2006, 11:21 PM
"WELL WHAT IS DETROIT GOING TO CLOSE NEXT.???? THE CITY SHOULD HAVE SPENT SOME OF THE MONEY ON THE ZOO AND NOT THE SUPER BOWL. BY THE WAY, WHO PAYED FOR THE JERK MAYOR TO GO TO AFRICA, DID THE MONEY COME OUT OF HIS POCKET ( THAT WOULD BE" February 20, 2006, 11:18 PM
"what happened to all the super-bowl money? Is kwame Kilpatrick lining his pockets again and paying for his relatives in clothes and events again?" February 20, 2006, 11:16 PM
"What a shame. Only under this Detroit administration this could happen. The council is way out of line making this all about their pride. I guess our city will be nothing but Casinos and clubs for Kiwalme and his henchmen. I think they" February 20, 2006, 11:16 PM
"The Zoo truly does belong to the people, not to an embittered city council. First the aquarium, now the zoo. This is not the right path to a new Detroit. Until the Zoo is saved, our family will boycott Detroit and we encourage others to do" February 20, 2006, 11:15 PM
"I would watch those council members; remember they are in it for themselves. I would not be surprised if they are rejecting everything because their future intent may be to move it to Belle Isle so they benefit. Trisha Rochester, MI" February 20, 2006, 11:15 PM
"If they close the Detroit zoo, they need to get rid of the entire City Council as well." February 20, 2006, 11:15 PM
"They should of just signed it over. the state was going to give them 4million now they wont since it was not signed over. so many things are just wasted away by the city. Bill Canton" February 20, 2006, 11:15 PM
"I believe that the Detroit Zoo should stay open. My parents took me to the zoo when I was younger and it is a great place for kids in our generation should go and see all the differnt animals but also to explore and learn about the animals" February 20, 2006, 11:15 PM
"While I commend Bill Spencer and the channel 7 team for thier growl to action idea, I am also outraged that the taxpayers of this region have to pull more money out of our pockets to "save the zoo." The Detroit City Council should put" February 20, 2006, 11:12 PM
"Why does something like the zoo have to become a racial issue? The City Council of Detroit and the Mayor are an embarassment to the entire state of Michigan and now the animals and the people who enjoy the zoo have to suffer. What a" February 20, 2006, 11:11 PM
"The city council does not understand the benefits the zoo brings to the city and state. The zoo has created family memories, and encouraged many futures of children interested in zoology and animal science in general. We have been a" February 20, 2006, 11:11 PM
"I can not believe that the council women said "we are a black city and are not owned by whites like a plantation. That is the most racist comment I have ever heard. THat is proof that Detroit sucks because of leaders like her. It is amazing" February 20, 2006, 11:10 PM
"Why do people want to close down the detorit zoo when it has been open forso many years?"
February 20, 2006, 11:09 PM
"Instead of collecting pennies from kids and attacking the Detroit City Council for upholding the City Charter, lets end the war in Iraq and use that money for the zoo, health care, education and all of the other things that we need."
February 20, 2006, 11:09 PM
"could you please let us know as zoo lover where we can sign a petion to keep our beautiful zoo i sure the public would all lke to know" February 20, 2006, 11:01 PM
"I say this might have to do something with Kalpaterick who is putting Detroit into Crisis and closing the zoo buy putting a closing deadline. and for mrs.Collins i think she needs to leave and have someone else put in charge. this is very" February 20, 2006, 11:00 PM
"People should be encouraged to support the zoo. Remind them that donations can be used as a tax deduction. So they benefit twice." February 20, 2006, 10:58 PM
"keep our zoo recall the mayor of detroit i sure once we start the petion he woll change his mind"
February 20, 2006, 10:56 PM
"I think it would be sad if the zoo closed, my mom took us there for years. The zoo is apart of what Detroit is." February 20, 2006, 10:42 PM
"The city will burn 3.2 million on bad leases and close a detroit tradition. The detroit Zoo. Worst of all race is mentioned as an issue when we should be well beyond that." February 20, 2006, 10:27 PM
"I DO care about Detroit and work,donate & spend $ there. I just think Det City Council will make a mess of it. Let the folks who know animals run it. RE: Sign it to the DZSociety and I will donate $$."
February 20, 2006, 10:25 PM
"I THINK THAT THE ZOO SHOULD BE RAN BY SOMEONE ELSE,AND CITY COUNCLE SHOULD NOT STOP IT" February 20, 2006, 10:18 PM
"Terrible - let them sell the mayors mansion and he live in his own house. That should save them quite a bit and it is not necessary." February 20, 2006, 10:08 PM
"I am a member of the Detroit Zoo, and have been proudly for years.The city CANNOT let the zoo close-if they do not want to pay for its funding, let the DZS take over!These councilpeople should BE ASHAMED of trying to take the zoo away from" February 20, 2006, 10:02 PM
"LOOK AT ALL the post, the same old Media feed surbanites comments. Think use your head dont be sold a bill of goods. Detroit wants your help,detroit needs your help. We need your help not your political media biasis views.I will vote My"" February 20, 2006, 10:02 PM
"The zoo is some place families go for a fun day and kids go on field trips there. Everyone loves it, it should not close and it wil be a tragedy if it does." February 20, 2006, 10:00 PM
"The zoo is precious. Of the Zoologial society wants to care for it, let them." February 20, 2006, 9:59 PM
"We think it is terrible that the zoo probably will close. My daughter and I became zoo members in April 2005 and went to the zoo about 6 times from April 2005 thru October 2005. We just renewed our zoo membership last week. It is a" February 20, 2006, 9:59 PM
""Sign it over to the Zoologial Society and I will donate $$. Otherwise, with the Detroit City Council involved, my donation is wasted." AGAIN SOME who dont want to help detroit" February 20, 2006, 9:55 PM
""LOOK AT ALL the post, the same old Media feed surbanites comments. Think use your head dont be sold a bill of goods. Detroit wants your help,detroit needs your help. We need your help not your political media biasis views.I will vote mayor" February 20, 2006, 9:54 PM
"I strongly believe that every possible avenue be explored to insure the zoo stays open!" February 20, 2006, 9:53 PM
"All cities, and countys, and the state should help pay for the zoo.Everybody uses the zoo.But surburbs want to enjoy the zoo while Detroiters foot the bill, with poor people tax money.JUst like downtown Detroiters pay taxes for police,for" February 20, 2006, 9:52 PM
""How can the city afford all the animals running around in Detroit" February 20, 2006, 9:42 PM But collins pull the race card typical thinking from across 8MILE" February 20, 2006, 9:50 PM
"Sign it over to the Zoologial Society and I will donate $$. Otherwise, with the Detroit City Council involved, my donation is wasted." February 20, 2006, 9:49 PM
"LOOK AT ALL the post, the same old Media feed surbanites comments. Think use your head dont be sold a bill of goods. Detroit wants your help,detroit needs your help. We need your help not your political media biasis views.I will vote My" February 20, 2006, 9:47 PM
"The City Council needs to WAKE UP and smell the COFFEE!!!!" February 20, 2006, 9:46 PM
"Kawame belongs in the zoo!" February 20, 2006, 9:43 PM
"How can the city afford all the animals running around in Detroit" February 20, 2006, 9:42 PM
"All cities, and countys, and the state should help pay for the zoo.Everybody uses the zoo.But surburbs want to enjoy the zoo while Detroiters foot the bill, with poor people tax money.JUst like downtown Detroiters pay taxes for police,for" February 20, 2006, 9:38 PM
"The Detroit Zoo is known world-wide as a premiere institution.It must be saved and we need to do what other communities have done and take a regional approach to funding and operating the zoo."
February 20, 2006, 9:33 PM
"This decision is yet another bad decision by the city of detroit. If they are worried about the zoo becoming the Oakland County zoo, or Royal Oak Zoo, then make a clause in the transfer of authority. The Zoo is a gem, and its going to be" February 20, 2006, 9:25 PM
"What we need is a mayor and city council that really cares about the city!!!!" February 20, 2006, 9:22 PM
"Detroit is a Zoo. Let Oakland County have now!" February 20, 2006, 9:22 PM
"EVERYBODY USES THE ZOO SO EVERYBODY SHOULD HELP PAY FOR IT(SUBURBS0" February 20, 2006, 9:19 PM
"This is an absolute travesty. The mayor is off in Africa spending money on who knows what, money that could be put toward the cost of keeping the zoo open. The Detroit Zoo is a family tradition that needs to remain open for current and" February 20, 2006, 9:18 PM
"I am very angered at Mrs. Collins remarks today. You are in the public eye and should show some level of professionalism. The city council once again has found a way to turn this about race. I for one have heard it enough this week every" February 20, 2006, 9:17 PM
"Okay you citizens of Detroit--WHY did you vote Kwame in for another term??? And how about those council members???? And the one who was in the bar fight??? These are the people you want representing your city???? Shame on you AND them!" February 20, 2006, 9:15 PM
"I THINK ITS VERY SAD THAT THEY ARE GOING TO CLOSE THE ZOO BECAUSE OF LACK OF FUNDS.SOMETHING THAT THEY CITYFAMILIES CAN ACTUALLY AFFORD TO ATTEND.BUT THE CITY SURE DIDNT HAVE A PROBLEM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHERE THE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF" February 20, 2006, 9:14 PM
"DEFINITELY THERE IS A STORY ABOUT THE DETROIT ZOO. BUT YOU HAVE A BETTER STORY TRACKING DOWN HOW MONEY WAS USED TO MAINTAIN THE ZOO. WHERE WAS THE MONEY SPENT TO MAINTAIN THE ZOO, WAS THERE ANY MISAPPROPRIATIONS THAT LED TO ITS FAILURE?" February 20, 2006, 9:09 PM
"The Detroit Zoo is a great place to learn about animals. It is not merely about entertaining the kids (though it was thrilling when I first went there), it is about learning about different species of animals. I can recall when they opened" February 20, 2006, 8:59 PM
"Detroit is already a zoo! Let the state take over!"
February 20, 2006, 8:54 PM
"Maybe it should close so that Oakland county or the state can buy the land and re-open it without detroit involvement." February 20, 2006, 8:50 PM
"It will be terrible if the zoo were to close. Many families from all over Metro Detroit use the zoo for education and for family time. When I mentioned to my son (3years old) that the zoo might close he said "That makes me very sad mommy"." February 20, 2006, 8:47 PM
"Maintain abandoned Tiger Stadium but tear down the popular zoo-more common sense in Detroit...."
February 20, 2006, 8:44 PM
"The Detroit City Council should not have a say about something as important to the region as the Detroit Zoo. The state should step in and take the zoo over." February 20, 2006, 8:41 PM
"What else does Detroit have to lose?Stop whining city council & DO the job you were elected to do...CARE about Detroit!" February 20, 2006, 8:34 PM
"I think it stinks! The Belle Isle Aquarium already was closed why do they need to take away the zoo! Find the money Detroit!" February 20, 2006, 8:30 PM
"well my fellings on it sucks man all the kids how sad" February 20, 2006, 8:29 PM
"I feel it would be a very sad day for Det. if the zoo closes...so much for a "super city" without a zoo like Detroits!! When was the last time the mayor was there...has he seen the artic circle?! It was even featured on Animal Planet" February 20, 2006, 8:26 PM
"Detroit does not deserve a zoo, but the city of Royal Oak does. It should stay open and get renamed and the mayors name taken off of the tower." February 20, 2006, 8:26 PM
"As a person from the suburbs I think its a shame that the first opportunity to build on the positive of the Super Bowl the city council sticks to its old ways and kills an opportunity to further unify the community. It would always be the" February 20, 2006, 8:07 PM
"It would be sad if the Detroit Zoo closes, especially after the aquarium was closed. I do not want to see Detroit become more unfamily friendly. These places are so important to our families, children?s education, and for people who come" February 20, 2006, 8:04 PM
"i think the detroit zoo should stay open for education and fun but also for memories" February 20, 2006, 8:03 PM
"The zoo cannot close! We cannot afford to lose yet another treasure of Detroit." February 20, 2006, 8:03 PM
"Detroit had enough money to bury Rosa Parks, Plenty of money to show off to the world for Super Bowl 40 but not enough money to keep an icon!! SHAME ON YOU Kwami & Jennifer!! SHAME ON YOU!!! I hope EVERYONE all over the US hears about this" February 20, 2006, 7:58 PM
"All the adults involved in the decision making on this subject should set aside all their personal feelings and pettiness and start focusing on what is in the best interest of the children and those of us with childlike wonder at the marvel" February 20, 2006, 7:58 PM
"It is my understanding that when the property in Huntington Woods was deeded to Detroit, the family had a convenant inserted that if the city were not the owner, the property would revert to the family. Whether this is true or not, people" February 20, 2006, 7:57 PM
"Interesting...less than a month ago we were all patting ourselves on the back showing what a "crown jewel" Detroit was to the world when we hosted the Stupor Bowl, now we are showing the world what IDIOTS we are by getting RID of one of" February 20, 2006, 7:55 PM
"SAVE THE ZOO! The Detroit Zoo is an amazing place for children and adults. Please do whatever you can to support it." February 20, 2006, 7:52 PM
"As usual, the city council thinks this is about race..maybe its how the city is being run now is why the zoo should be in the hands of people who may help. It will be absolutely devestating if the zoo closes. Get it together city council" February 20, 2006, 7:46 PM
"The aquarium, historical museum, zoo -- what culture does the City of Detroit value?" February 20, 2006, 7:46 PM
"Interesting...less than a month ago we were all patting ourselves on the back showing what a "crown jewel" Detroit was to the world when we hosted the Stupor Bowl, now we are showing the world what IDIOTS we are by getting RID of one of" February 20, 2006, 7:45 PM
"My children and I tried so hard to keep the Bell Isle Aquarium open. It would break their hearts to lose the zoo as well. The elected officials of Detroit should be ashamed of themsleves for hurting children."
February 20, 2006, 7:44 PM
"Even New Orleans still has a zoo." February 20, 2006, 7:44 PM
"Why does the Detroit City Council always pull out the race card? They appear on another power trip. This is a gem that impacts our community positively. Mr. Mayor, can you do something to help?"
February 20, 2006, 7:42 PM
"it is a very sad day when the 9th largest city in the USA makes a decision to close one of the "jewels" of Detroit. We want people to come here, visit and spend their money but we waste time on the "Super Bowl" - a one time thing and let a" February 20, 2006, 7:40 PM
"I am so saddened, upset and disgusted by the comments of the Detroit city council members regarding the Detroit Zoo. Incompetencecomes in all different colors, and that is what the Detroit city council is, completely incompetent.The zoo is" February 20, 2006, 7:38 PM
"Lets see some money numbers. Attendance vs operating costs etc for the past few years." February 20, 2006, 7:37 PM
"It will be very sad and my kids will lose out. I also think Mrs. Collins was very wrong with her race comment!" February 20, 2006, 7:35 PM
"By allowing race to be the deciding issue in the fate of the Zoo the whole state loses. The city of Detroit is in a financial crisis. So instead of finding away to allow the zoo to stay open the attitude seems to be if we cannot have it" February 20, 2006, 7:35 PM
"I FEEL THAT THEY SHOULD NOT CLOSE THE ZOO AND THE ZOOLOGICAL SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO TAKE OVER AND THERE ALOT PEOPLE THAT GO THERE AND TAKE THERE CHILDLEN THERE" February 20, 2006, 7:33 PM
"Attitudes like those of Mrs. Collins is what keeps Detroit down. I came to the zoo as a young person all the way from Saginaw. The Zoo belongs to more than Detroit, it belongs to all of Michigan! And...where has our mayor been hiding??" February 20, 2006, 7:33 PM
"If the Detriot Zoo closes, Michigan will not have a decent zoo for the kids to learn and watch animals. Which is a shame. I am dissapoint in Kilpatrick and Gov. Granholm for allowing this Historial zoo closed.Granholm should step in or" February 20, 2006, 7:29 PM
"Ms. Collins, how DARE you make this about RACE!! This is about our CHILDREN - SHAME ON YOU!! - SHAME!"
February 20, 2006, 7:27 PM
"I have been going to the zoo since i was born, now i am 15 and still enjoy going, the giraffes are my favorite! I would cry if the zoo closed, my hole family goes to the zoo...without the zoo detroit is a city of trash!The council needs to" February 20, 2006, 7:26 PM
"There was alot of money spent in the city to clean it up for Superbowl, now lets get our prioraties lets spent money to keep the zoo going, but the zoo is just for kids not the media or other people around the world Kilpatrick" February 20, 2006, 7:24 PM
"How dare Ms. Collins use the race card when it comes to The Detroit Zoo. Race has nothing to do with keeping an institution like the zoo open. How about asking some of the BIG 3 for some help? What about the money the Detroit area brought" February 20, 2006, 7:23 PM
""Collins said, "The symbolism is that Detroit is a black city and that we?re unable to govern ourselves." Is that not the truth." February 20, 2006, 7:23 PM
"Mayor fool believes that he can take our zoo to put more cash in his pocket. He is in for a fight."February 20, 2006, 7:21 PM
"since it is all in Oakland county, the county should condem and take possesion, or make a suitable offer, or have the big Metro park system take it over how ever, and bring it up to the standards of the other metro parks and golf" February 20, 2006, 7:21 PM
"To Barbara Rose-Collins and the Detroit City Council: Please do not play the race card! This is a community & State issue. If Detroit is unable to fund the zoo, then let the Historical Society do it. Other cities have done this. If you" February 20, 2006, 7:20 PM
"I think that Detroit should look at all options before we lose Another LANDMARK of Detroit."
February 20, 2006, 7:19 PM
"Why is it there was enoughto get the City of Detroit ready for the Super Bowl, but not enough to keep the Detroit Zoo open? Come on Detroit, Wake up!! The Super Bowl is over...The Zoo is still here and needs your help!! Nancy Carson," February 20, 2006, 7:18 PM
"The Zoo should not be closed. We are losing all of our historic and cultural venues in this City. Ms. Collins remarks regarding the "racism" involved is totally unappropriate! The animals do not belong to any race - they belong to the" February 20, 2006, 7:17 PM
"When my son was born 11 years ago, my father gave us a pass to the zoo for Christmas. This became a tradition for us. I lost my father 5 years ago and his wife has continued to give us this gift each year in his memory. We have a brick" February 20, 2006, 7:16 PM
"It is time for the Detroit City Council to show some leadership by turning over the Zoo to the Zoological Society. The city deficit has been looming for a very long time, using this issue as a pawn to settle a much larger problem is not" February 20, 2006, 7:16 PM
"The thought of the detroit zoo closing is wrong. the detriot zoo has brought lots of people to detriot. the only reason that i go to detriot is for the zoo. there are ways to gain the funds to support the zoo. just like the comment" February 20, 2006, 7:16 PM
"I think it is mind numbing. Detroit is becoming an empty shell. How can the people of Detroit continue to support a city council that contiues to make such horrible decisions. Does the city have to completely collapse for things to get" February 20, 2006, 7:13 PM
"I would like to congratulate Channel 7 for doing to our Zoo. My husband and I were transferred here about four years ago, and I can tell you that the zoo is one of the only things I feel confortable taking my two year old son to visit. I" February 20, 2006, 7:13 PM
"As a Windsorite, we love the zoo too!! Donate!!" February 20, 2006, 7:12 PM
"The city is threatening to close the zoo and where is the mayor? On safari in Africa. It figures"
February 20, 2006, 7:12 PM
"The lack of priorities! Too bad we spent ALL the money on the Super Bowl!" February 20, 2006, 7:09 PM
"I was appalled at the racist comments of Councilwoman Collins on this evenings 5 O?clock news regarding the closing of the Detroit Zoo. The leaders and elected officials of any city are expected to present a role model to the young people" February 20, 2006, 7:09 PM
"There has been a high hope the Detroit is getting better... and for the Zoo to close down will be a shame" February 20, 2006, 7:09 PM
"The zoo is grate beacuse you con see a lot of things." February 20, 2006, 7:08 PM
"We can buy license plates to support U of M or MSU as if they need more money. I want to buy one to support the zoo." February 20, 2006, 7:07 PM
"Shame on you for trying to solicit more money from the public to fund the incompetence of the Detroit government. I would love to know how much money originally earmarked for the operation of the zoo is now lining the pockets of Detroit" February 20, 2006, 7:06 PM
"We were told in order to save the aquarium, we had to donate money. The aquarium closed anyway.What happened to the money? Will that happen again this time? Donate money to keep the zoo open and after find out that the zoo will be closed" February 20, 2006, 7:05 PM
"Some smallminded people like to think of everything in terms of race. Quit trying to play the race card in everything! This is about giving all children reguardless of color the opportunity to enjoy the zoo!"
February 20, 2006, 7:05 PM
"Come on Detroit Celebs!!! DONATE ! Kid Rock! Eminem! The rest, give back to Detroit! Keep the Zoo OPEN!"
February 20, 2006, 6:58 PM
"With the construction of the Artic Ring of Life and the Educational center just recently completed, someone should have seen the light at the end of the tunnel. The financial trobles of the Zoo should of been apparent back during" February 20, 2006, 6:54 PM
"This is amazing! How can Detroit even consider closing the absolute last afordable family attraction in the area?" February 20, 2006, 6:51 PM
"Come on people! KEEP THIS ZOO OPEN" February 20, 2006, 6:47 PM
"We have lived in the metro srea for over 40 years -- lst visited the Zoo with our children and now take our grandkids -- it is unimaginable to think of the Zoo closing. Elaine Ritterling" February 20, 2006, 6:45 PM
"THE NERVE!" February 20, 2006, 6:44 PM
"People came out in huge numbers to pay homage to the aquairuium. Many came to say goodbye to the elephants that had to be transferred for safety. If the zoo were to close, it would produce a public outcry heard at every border of" February 20, 2006, 6:44 PM
"I am a volunteer for a animal rescue which works through PetSmart. I am going to suggest that we also ask for donations. Thanks" February 20, 2006, 6:42 PM
"Black children are being murdered daily over "disrespect" Get the heck over it - why should the city lose this jewel because one woman on Council is a racist? Grow up Ms.Collins. Your example is why black youth are dying." February 20, 2006, 6:41 PM
"What a black mark against a city! To close an institution that not only draws in residents but tourists from all over. We must do all we can to save it, even if it means we have to close it for the winter months to save money. Shame on you" February 20, 2006, 6:39 PM
"IT STINKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! plain and simple." February 20, 2006, 6:39 PM
"Why are we not putting our children and families first? All races of people enjoy our zoo, and race should not be a factor here. Shame on the council. Please keep our zoo open! The Spinners, Berkley"
February 20, 2006, 6:37 PM
"We need to stop the political games and get our acts together for the betterment of this community.The Detroit Zoo doesn,t need us we need the Detroit Zoo. It is the largest therapy clinic in this area." February 20, 2006, 6:36 PM
"Rose-Collins should be ashamed of herself for using racism as a reason to reject the proposal. It is not racist for the Detroit Zoological Society to step in with money; it is in the best interest of the animals, the zoo staff that would" February 20, 2006, 6:33 PM
"I think the City council members have their heads up where the sun dont shine. Get off the race card."
February 20, 2006, 6:29 PM
"I was shocked and outraged to hear of the possible closing of the Detroit Zoo. My kids and my family together have enjoy visting the Detroit Zoo. PLEASE KEEP THE ZOO OPEN FOR ALL TO ENJOY !!! signed, Josephine Kerster, of Highland, MI." February 20, 2006, 6:21 PM
"Just like the water department, the City of Detroit administration is incompetent when they are faced with issues of regional importance, and still expect suburbanites to come into their city and spend money! Forget it!" February 20, 2006, 6:20 PM
"I don t understand why Detroit feels they would rather close the Detroit Zoo than allow the Zoological Society to fund and operate it. What does it matter as long as the Zoo is still in Detroit? It can only get better. If the Detroit City" February 20, 2006, 6:19 PM
"How sad for the state of Michigan. The city is allowing more adult entertaiment, but when it comes to family fun everything is closing. Time for the Mayor and council to do what is right for Detroit, not what is wrong and close down" February 20, 2006, 6:18 PM
"Allowing the Zoo to close would be a major blow to Detroit and the Metro Area in many ways. The Zoo is an area landmark attraction. We already lost the Belle Isle Zoo & Aquarium. How can we allow this to happen? What will happen next? Who" February 20, 2006, 6:16 PM
"I think it is ridculous that the city is even thinking of closing the zoo. I hope that Steve Wilson and his team are investiating this situation. He gets results, I think he could be a major factor in helping the people out." February 20, 2006, 6:15 PM
"i think that the zoo closeing is a bad thing why because the zoo has brought money into detriot and me i just like to go there and see all of the wonderful animals and i would rather go to the detriot zoo over the toledo zoo any day" February 20, 2006, 6:15 PM
"I feel that it is an absolute travesty that the Detroit Zoo may close. Detroit has come along way, as a city, and as a native it makes me proud that people from out of town come to visit this great city and the Detroit Zoo is a place that" February 20, 2006, 6:13 PM
"I think we can save the zoo by making suburbs contribute towards maintaining zoo. I think, suburbs in southwest MI can easily chip in $4 million alongwith City of detroit provided Detroit mayor use this money on for ZOO not something else.." February 20, 2006, 6:12 PM
"I think it would ber awful losing the Zoo after we lost the aquarium. My kids and I go to the Zoo several times a year. The Zoo attracts people from all over." February 20, 2006, 6:11 PM
"why is everything in Detroit, always a race issue, they need to get a life, we ALL love the zoo."
February 20, 2006, 6:11 PM
"Close the zoo? no way! Let Channel 7 run detroit- Dump that big, fat idiot Kwamee- Bet his father is serving as a "consultant" on he zoo closing-" February 20, 2006, 6:11 PM
"y comment: I am incensed to think that we are relying on children breaking their piggy banks to sdave the zoo. My feeling is that the Mayor/city council have known about this issue for years-they should come to some solution about this" February 20, 2006, 6:11 PM
"Shame on YOU Detroit !! But, once again you show what is really important to the city of Detroit, and smear the State name along with it. Shame on YOU MS. Govenor. Do you honestly believe you can intice "fortune 500" companies to this area" February 20, 2006, 6:10 PM
"Close it. Drive about an hour south of Detroit down to the Toledo Zoo. Much nicer." February 20, 2006, 6:10 PM
"The Zoo may just as well leave Michigan, all of our jobs are." February 20, 2006, 6:09 PM
"I cannot begin to tell you how upset I will be if the zoo closes. My future son-in-law passed away in December 2003, he lived with myself and my other children for 8 years, our family nickname was " The Zoo Crew". We had his remains" February 20, 2006, 6:09 PM
"Unbelievable!How can this happen? How about using the proceeds from the Superbowl to keep this treasure up and running. I am a member of the zoo and have many wonderful memories. I hope I never see it close. What a SHAME" February 20, 2006, 6:08 PM
"Since Killpatrick was elected we have lost a lot. The Belle Isle Zoo, The Belle Isle Aquarium, and now the Detroit Zoo. What will we lose next?" February 20, 2006, 6:08 PM
"This is one thing that our cuty could shine upon and to take it away would just be a complete shame!"
February 20, 2006, 6:08 PM
"Citizens need to be more involved with projects. Parents would rather entertain their children with the fish tank that already got tooken away and the zoo than to entertain them with the Super Bowl bridge on I-94. We need to stop spending" February 20, 2006, 6:08 PM
"" I believe the Detroit Zoo should and could stay in operation if it bought out and ran under same name, however, cannot be financed or controlled by the city of Detroit." February 20, 2006, 6:07 PM
"Well they Voted him Back in , now this is what he does for the people .Whats he doing in Africa anyways, he has problems to deal with here. Last time I checked it cost a lot of beans to get there , did he take his Navigator with hin ?" February 20, 2006, 6:06 PM
"We should keep the Detroit Zoo open because it gives people the chance to see wild animals. Carly Redman age 8." February 20, 2006, 6:05 PM
"I think that if the people have to donate their money to keep the zoo open than Kwamie and his council should NOT be allowed to step foot in the zoo." February 20, 2006, 6:05 PM
"I guess Mayor Kilpatrick is has his priorities wrong. Can you imagine a big city like Detroit without a ZOO? I think it is only possible in the vision of our great mayor who has done nothing but reduced Detroit to a third class city." February 20, 2006, 6:04 PM
"I rhink the zoo should be kept open because everyone, young and old, enjoys walking around the zoo & seeing the animals" February 20, 2006, 6:01 PM
"Regarding Detroit Zoo: If the Detroit Zoo were allowed to close this would be a great travesty, and an unconscionable loss for the entire Detroit Metropolitan Area as well as the State of Michigan. The Detroit Zoo is a gem, which has" February 20, 2006, 6:01 PM
"I am appalled that Barbara Collins would call me a raciest. I have always tried to help Detroit to overcome its image and never was afraid to go downtown like many to spend my money there. I am a white person that has always put money into" February 20, 2006, 5:59 PM
"Once again the people lose because the City Council wants to make this about race." February 20, 2006, 5:56 PM
"HOW ABOUT WE CHANGE THE NAME OF CITY COUNCIL TO MOTOR CITY ZOOKEEPERS.THEY NEED TO START WORKING ANYWAY"
February 20, 2006, 5:55 PM
"Tell the Mayor to get rid of a couple of his family members in office for the City. That should be enought money to keep the zoo running." February 20, 2006, 5:53 PM
"Please save the Detroit zoo from extinction! It was a weekly highlight for my children and important in an urban area where children see little of the natural world...." February 20, 2006, 5:52 PM
"Your Growl for action is stupid, A few hundred dollars isn?t going to do anything. You need to give out the phone numbers of the council and mayor. Call Barbara Rose Collins and tell her to go back to Africa. I?m sure she would be" February 20, 2006, 5:51 PM
"Is it any wonder why young profesionalsare exiting the metro Detroit area? A basic city attraction such as the Detroit zoo is a staple of any vibrant, forwardard thinking community. Once again, the leaders of the city of Detroit prove to" February 20, 2006, 5:51 PM
"For the children and yound at heart of Michigan it would be a shame to lose such an attraction. We people of Michigan are always very generous with donations, why not something special for the zoo. Children from all the schools could" February 20, 2006, 5:50 PM
"CLOSE THE DETROIT CITY COUNCIL AND KEEP THE DETROIT ZOO OPEN. Rock&RollBob W.Bloomfield"
February 20, 2006, 5:49 PM
"If they close the zoo, the first thing that should be done is take the mayors name off the water tower. Dan Allan (St Clair )" February 20, 2006, 5:48 PM
"Can someone please follow up on the racial angle that was brought up by a member of city council? I would like to hear more. Im not sure of the woman that said it, but am interested in hearing how this is a force in the closure of the" February 20, 2006, 5:47 PM
"the zoo has alway been a positive spot for detroit. i have been going there since is was a child and i have taken my children and my grand children to the zoo. maybe kilpatrick needs to give up his suv and donate the money himself to the" February 20, 2006, 5:46 PM
"Not only should the Zoo stay open, we should be looking for a way to reopen the fish-house. Lottery money" February 20, 2006, 5:46 PM
"Our family is extrememly disappointed at the posssibility of the zoo closing! It has been a part of our lives for many years and it is very disurbing that we are hearing about these money problems all of a sudden. This city just spent" February 20, 2006, 5:45 PM
"The city of Detroit has recently shown real progress in rrecovering a positive image. Closure of the zoo would be a trmendous step backwards in making the metro area a good place to raise a family."
February 20, 2006, 5:45 PM