It's one thing to write about how badly Detroit's Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing is going to hurt citizens.
It's another thing to see the impending pain brought to life.
Yesterday, Detroit artist Jerry Vile installed a giant can of Crisco (for international readers, a cooking oil and occasional lubcricant) front of Robert Graham's iconic statue of Joe Louis' fist.
Check it out:
Reached by phone, Vile said he preferred to let the piece speak for itself.
Unfortunately, authorities have already removed it.