Detroit Auto Industry

January 11 I headed to Detroit on assignment for The Washington Times to photograph the North American International Auto Show. After reading part of the article by Andrea Billups found here I tried to show a little more than just the auto show. It didn't dawn on me how huge this industry is to not only Detroit, but to the rest of the country, until I was down there talking with some of the Union Auto Workers rallying in front of the auto show and the the Mayor of Warren. One burned out house after another, driving through Detroit was a sad experience. There are countless stories to be told, but this is such a huge all-encompassing issue, where do you even begin? Thinking about it, I kind of wanted to get out of my car, sit on the curb and just stare at a puddle. Feeling of helplessness for sure.