happened to us. it is a cascade effect. we need to be one people and address this, as a nation as a whole. >> reporter: don? >> i kind of agree with bob. buy union, buy american. that's my answer right now. >> reporter: doug, you are the ypsilanti township attorney. you grew up here, you have seen generations work this factory the weeds have green up now it is a sad sight is going through your mind when you see this? >> a very devastating day and time to see the plant, the condition of the parking lot says it all. the emptiness, overgrown weeds, devastating to our community, very, very sad moment in our township and in our state. >> reporter: the ypsilanti township supervisor like the mayor, you have been here 22 years as the supervisor. what is the economic impact of gm's closing on the township? >> well, i would need more