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maxrandb

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7. It used to be, we cared about our neighbors

Reply to Grumpy Old Guy (Reply #5)

Tue Apr 25, 2023, 02:23 PM

Apr 2023

Of not out of some altruistic reason, then at least because of the values of our homes.

You can say; "Eff you, I get mine", but when your neighbors have their homes foreclosed, or can't afford a new roof, or basic maintenance, it affects the values of all homes in the neighborhood.

Retrumplicans have worked for years to convince folks to only look out for themselves.

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