02-18-2009, 07:30 PM
I can't help but see this as a situation where people are taking my money so that they can maintain a lifestyle that is better than mine. All because I was dumb enough to buy a house I could afford. And again, before you call me selfish, this is not about generosity. They're taking this money from me, and anyone else who did not buy more than they could afford. Our neighborhood is full of houses that were bought sight-unseen by Californian flippers/speculators, and they are being rented out to 10-12 people per house. Forclosure might be better!? Either way, their selfishness "ruined" our neighborhood. Now I need to bail them out? I don't know why a person would defend all this, unless they are one of those who was not financially judicious. If people are on the street, I say help them (and I will). But take my money so they can continue to live better than I? Please! kj.