fines of $21,750 in fees. a spokesman told the detroit free press it's another example of money that we're not getting that's due to us. these people should be put on notice. if you're flat-out stealing, we're coming after you as well. the city says it has funds available to help people who can't afford their bills, and in a statement given directly to "the reid report" said in part, that it urges residents to reach out to make payment arrangements and avoid shut off. but with thousands of people losing access to running water, the question is, are we witnessing a humanitarian crisis right here in our own country? and joining me now, david alexander bullock, a detroit pastor and national spokesman for the change agent consortium, a citizens organization that improves access to food, job skills, and economic development. joining me by phone is maude barlow of the council of canadians. maude, i'm going to start with you. i'm told you plan to lead a