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FrodosPet

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5. I wrote this plea a year ago July

Reply to FrodosPet (Original post)

Tue Dec 10, 2013, 07:55 PM

Dec 2013

Full of hope that this magnificent treasure could be saved, and really opened up to everyone regardless of their financial condition.

A year and a half later, and we are looking at the potential looting of some of the most prized works in the collection. Yes, the artwork under threat is only a small part of the entire collection. But these pieces in particular is what make the D.I.A. world class.

I'm not sure what I am asking of anybody other than please help spread awareness, so pressure can be applied. Please help us stop the theft so that art and culture is not swept away just so a 1%er has a nice new conversation piece.

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Metro Detroiters - PLEASE help save the Detroit Institute of Arts on August 7th [View all] FrodosPet Jul 2012 OP

I always vote to increase a millage. No brainer. Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #1

Same here Doctor_J Jul 2012 #2

Unfortunately, some will vote no FrodosPet Jul 2012 #3

I haven't gone in years either Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #4

I wrote this plea a year ago July FrodosPet Dec 2013 #5