Nearly Half of Detroit Illiterate

Dusty · 05-05-2011, 10:06

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/05/...ers-cant-read/

DETROIT (WWJ) – According to a new report, 47 percent of Detroiters are ”functionally illiterate.” The alarming new statistics were released by the Detroit Regional Workforce Fund on Wednesday.

WWJ Newsradio 950 spoke with the Fund’s Director, Karen Tyler-Ruiz, who explained exactly what this means.

“Not able to fill out basic forms, for getting a job — those types of basic everyday (things). Reading a prescription; what’s on the bottle, how many you should take… just your basic everyday tasks,” she said.

“I don’t really know how they get by, but they do. Are they getting by well? Well, that’s another question,” Tyler-Ruiz said.

Some of the Detroit suburbs also have high numbers of functionally illiterate: 34 percent in Pontiac and 24 percent in Southfield.

“For other major urban areas, we are a little bit on the high side… We compare, slightly higher, to Washington D.C.’s urban population, in certain ZIP codes in Washington D.C. and in Cleveland,” she said.

Tyler-Ruiz said only 10 percent of those who can’t read have gotten any help to resolve it.

The report will be used to provide better training for local workers.

Bet the crime rate's real low, though...

1stindoor · 05-05-2011, 10:50

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Originally Posted by Dusty

Tyler-Ruiz said only 10 percent of those who can’t read have gotten any help to resolve it.

It could be because they used programs like "call 1-800-ABC-DEFG"
Or maybe I'm the only one that found that commercial ironic.

PedOncoDoc · 05-05-2011, 10:55

I wonder how much of that 47% is due to a lack of basic understanding of the English language??? This would equate to functional illiteracy.

1stindoor · 05-05-2011, 11:10

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Originally Posted by PedOncoDoc

I wonder how much of that 47% is due to a lack of basic understadning of the English language??? This would equate to functional illiteracy.

...or a basic understanding of spelling?

Sorry...it was just too easy and I'm in a jovial mood.

**Roguish Lawyer** · 05-05-2011, 11:19

and the Red Wings suck too

PedOncoDoc · 05-05-2011, 11:23

Thank you gentlemen, may I have another?

greenberetTFS · 05-06-2011, 05:12

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Originally Posted by Roguish Lawyer

and the Red Wings suck too

I second RL's motion ..................

However I really liked Detroit 187,gonna really miss the show.........

Big Teddy

Dusty · 05-05-2011, 11:49

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Originally Posted by PedOncoDoc

I wonder how much of that 47% is due to a lack of basic understaning of the English language??? This would equate to functional illiteracy.

...or to being too fucking lazy to learn anything?
...or to thinking it's "dumb" to be smart?
...or to having one parent who doesn't give a shit whether they go to school or sell crack?
...or being born with an IQ lower than squid nuts?
...or because they scare the fuck out of the educators?

It's everybody's fault but the individual. They're all victims of oppression.

PedOncoDoc · 05-05-2011, 11:54

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Originally Posted by Dusty

...or to being too fucking lazy to learn anything?
...or to thinking it's "dumb" to be smart?
...or to having one parent who doesn't give a shit whether they go to school or sell crack?
...or being born with an IQ lower than squid nuts?
...or because they scare the fuck out of the educators?

It's everybody's fault but the individual. They're all victims of oppression.

Agree with the above as serious problems. The low IQ is not a correctable problem. The others...potentially could be fixed, but I won't hold my breath while their holding their hand out.

Lack of effort to learn the language is right up there with the others. I know there are large Spanish-speaking and middle eastern populations in the area - many of whom can't speak/read a lick of English and don't care to learn.

Dusty · 05-05-2011, 12:16

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Originally Posted by PedOncoDoc

Agree with the above as serious problems. The low IQ is not a correctable problem.

Re:

http://www.iqtestexperts.com/iq-education.php

Gypsy · 05-05-2011, 17:55

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Originally Posted by PedOncoDoc

The low IQ is not a correctable problem.

If that's the case they shouldn't be allowed to breed.

As far as language barriers, my ancestors all came to this country not knowing how to read or speak English. They did their best and made sure the children DID learn.

The difference between my ancestors and the current immigrants, legal or illegal, is there is no desire to learn or assimilate.

**Roguish Lawyer** · 05-05-2011, 11:58

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Originally Posted by Dusty

...or to being too fucking lazy to learn anything?
...or to thinking it's "dumb" to be smart?
...or to having one parent who doesn't give a shit whether they go to school or sell crack?
...or being born with an IQ lower than squid nuts?
...or because they scare the fuck out of the educators?

It's everybody's fault but the individual. They're all victims of oppression.

If we ever meet, you are not paying for drinks.

tonyz · 05-05-2011, 12:29

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Originally Posted by Dusty

It's everybody's fault but the individual. They're all victims of oppression.

Bro, you are so out of touch...haven't you heard...it takes a village.

http://books.simonandschuster.com/It.../9781416540649

kgoerz · 05-05-2011, 15:09

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Originally Posted by Dusty

...or to being too fucking lazy to learn anything?
...or to thinking it's "dumb" to be smart?
...or to having one parent who doesn't give a shit whether they go to school or sell crack?
...or being born with an IQ lower than squid nuts?
...or because they scare the fuck out of the educators?

It's everybody's fault but the individual. They're all victims of oppression.

OH NO YOU DIDN'T SAY DHAT.......moving my head side to side as I type. I have nothing to add. It is written above.

Dusty · 05-05-2011, 10:32

47%. Hmmm. Roughly the same percentage of the Country who voted Democrat in 2008.