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Re:MIT graduate student says income inequality is actually a... by michaelbuddy on Thursday November 19, 2015 @11:53AM (#10595829)
when a bunch of people have a "stable home" provided by somebody else, it results in the extra time on the hands of surprising few to absolutely destroy the place for everyone. Because value to people. See housing projects across the United States for more on that.

Oh yeah the added bonus, when the place does get destroyed the inhabitants find ways to put the blame on the providers to usurp more while taking less responsibility or ownership over the situation.

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Re:MIT graduate student says income inequality is actually a... by rmxt on Thursday November 19, 2015 @04:43PM (#10597931)
The story of public housing in the United States is quite a bit more nuanced then occupants "biting the hand that feeds," so to speak. There's a history of disinvestment and bias in the system that has had lasting repercussions through the present day, up to and including decaying conditions.

Some reading:

http://archive.law.fsu.edu/journals/landuse/Vol141/seit.htm

https://books.google.com/books?id=jjX2N9HgmWQC&lpg=PA1&ots=0...

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Re:MIT graduate student says income inequality is actually a... by sanderjd on Thursday November 19, 2015 @07:25PM (#10598733)
Also, check out Show Me a Hero[0] or the HBO miniseries based on it, which is excellent and informative while doing a better job than any book I've read at evoking empathy with people trying to find a better place to live. Although, I'm not sure if it's unfair to the existing homeowners, or if they deserve their portrayal.

[0]: http://www.amazon.com/Show-Me-Hero-Lisa-Belkin/dp/0316088641

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Re:MIT graduate student says income inequality is actually a... by malandrew on Thursday November 19, 2015 @09:18PM (#10599193)
I'm curious if there are any solid solutions for solving this problem. i.e. how can you provide free housing that people take pride in and care for?
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