The Truth About Detroit's Bankruptcy

Stefan Molyneux breaks down the truth about Detroit's recent bankruptcy including debt, unfunded pensions, health care liabilities, legalities, unemployment, income, poverty, tax burden, education, police, crime, white flight, racial divide, corruption, more bankruptcies coming, bailouts, and comparisons to the United States economy.

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