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Housing prices aren't set in stone. If there aren't enough people to pay $500,000 for a house, then the price will go down until it reaches a point at which enough people will buy. That's bad for sellers, but good for buyers.
Besides, it's not like there's a law requirng a house to stand forever. Some of those neighborhoods might eventually be bought out, torn down and converted into more modest housing developments to meet market demand. That's what happened along much of Lakeshore Drive in the Grosse Pointes 30-40 years ago. The giant mansions weren't selling, so most were torn down and replaced with regular-sized homes.
I'm all for social mobilization progrms. But, realistically, the benficee needs to demonstrate a desire for said mobilization. Not having worked for 40 years nor having the wherewithall to get a GED doesn't show that. Being a giant fat beast doesn't show that.
I grew up in poverty and my family has recieved Government assistance. But, we used it the right way, and both my parents went back to college and achieved their degrees. They're still poor, but at least they've accomplished something and have some semblences of stability. Certain people/social elements want to bitch and complain about what they are owed. But the Government can't and shouldn't owe us anything. Ideally, the Government can help us through rough times, but, its important to at least show some desire to make a better life for yourself.
I'm quite liberal but I've got no time for people who want to spend their entire lives making excuses for their situation. It's easy, really. You want a better life? Fine. We all do. Go out and get it. It's not guranteed and not easy, but there is always soem way to carve otu a decent life for yourself. If you want to. Show some fucking iniative, for the love of god.
I understand its unfair that, for some people, success and stability are pre-determined values. But, if you're not one of those people, you need to get over it. This article was totally irresponsible for NPR to publish. A car accident leaves you depressed? hit, I'fd be depressed by the fact I have no job, weight as much as a small elephant, and live in section 8 housing outside of Toledo.
"Nunez, 40, has never worked and has no high school degree."
Are you serious. 40 and has never worked a day in her life. She must suck at interviews!
I feel sorry for people out of work due to layoffs (lower demand, cost cutting measures), but to never have worked at 40 years old. A lot of these people know how to milk the system/government quite well. She could sit home and collect $600 plus $120 in food stamps a month or go and work at McDonalds and make $800 (after taxes) a month. By looking at her (free willy!) the $600 and $120 in food stamps is way better than putting in 40 hours a week for another $80!
Sorry if I sound like an ass. To be 40 and never had a job, I can't imagine. Very determined individual we have here!