But the fact remains, the city was in decline and it continued in decline. Still, the pride of the championship was widespread and didn't stop at the city limits. I think that this says not only a lot about the city and the people, but I think it's the beginning of the official coming back of the city of Detroit. It also says a lot about Dennis Archer and what he's done for the city. Taking a warier view, though, was Peter Gent, a writer and former Dallas Cowboy.
People do invest too much in sports.
I'm still paying state taxes on the Silverdome and I've never been there.