A2: Gen Y

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Kate Rose, a 25-year-old who lives and works in Ann Arbor, describes why she decided to stay in Michigan, while many of her peers are leaving. Writing in an op/ed published by the Detroit Free Press, Rose states: “As Gen Y’ers, we need to consider what we love about this state and invite others to join in. Have an interest and nowhere to share it with people? Find a place and send out the word. Places become special when people decide that they’re special. We’ve known this since Michigan was admitted to the Union with the motto, ‘If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you.’ I’ve had, and will have, plenty of chances to cut and run. But I’ve found my pleasant peninsula, and I’m willing to fight for its survival. Will you?” [Source]