Michigan was the go to state in 1950's, auto workers pay scale gave them life a life of luxury-as perceived by other states of the union.
They could afford to buy craft to frolic on the Great Lakes.
The two gas embargo, people had get rid of their american monster cars and buy Jap economic transportation
The muscle cars returned in latter 70's amd 80.s, this was crazy. The Middle East can turn off the oil supply at any time:;-we Have a Learning Problem in America!
(I've posted this before, in 1962 Texas Legislator had a bill presented: Raise minimum wage to $1.00 a hour.
I was working in a sweat shop, earning around 60-75 cents an hour. The dirt poor citizens of Texas were eagerly awaiting the results.
One worker stated, 'if we can get that $ 1.00 one dollar an hour, we'll be in high cotton.
This individual, made me reevaluate my further than any person in my life.)
However, the poor folks had NO political power to influence the legislator.
We were used to being poor, it was the way things had always been.
Enlightenment struck" Get out of this state, get education, don't just sit here -move!
Gosh, I've taken the OP South again, sorry
Spent 8 years in Michigan, Lake Huron is turly an awe inspiring sight. The bridge to Canada is arched, you go waaaaaaaay high, scared me..
Detroit population is now under 1 million-a disgrace.