"Arbeit macht frei" means "labor makes one free" in German. These words became a symbol of Jewish oppression under the Third Reich, as the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz bore this legend. In February, this slogan appeared in graffiti across the walkway of Detroit's derelict Packard plant on East Grand. It ignited a firestorm of debate. Jewish groups and Holocaust survivor collectives pushed for its removal, saying it was an offensive, ugly reminder of past suffering, reports the Detroit Free Press. Packard has a long history of notoriety in Detroit. Note: the plant is not "run-down." My title was changed. This gives the impression it's just unkempt. Packard is abandoned, dangerous and derelict and has been for 60 years.
Nazi Sign Prompts Look at Run-Down Detroit Packard Plant
