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This kind of shortsighted attitude is exactly what got Detroit into trouble in the first place. I can’t believe they won’t even put together a committee or something to explore this frankly brilliant idea. posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:39pm EST

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      You know what’s even cooler than one Robocop statue? Hundreds of Robocop statues. Like, just put ‘em up everywhere, to egregious levels, all over the downtown area. That’d be perfect.

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      I take your Fonz and raise you my city’s (Dublin) Phil Lynott.

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      Nothing beats our Bronze Fonz. Milwaukee rules!

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      I think it’s a fantastic idea!! I’d totally travel to see it. Especially if they have real lasers shoot out of his eyes!

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      Only if it’s the Peter Weller version of Robocop. Yes, it really does matter.

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