Atlanta Tearing Down All Public Housing. Will It Ever Happen In DC?

[Anonymous]

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jlwdklpqEbVJvjLUFn9v7Go18cWwD99N0LB05

I think this is a good idea. End the cycle of poverty. Let people understand that the only way to rise up the socio-economic ladder is to do it themselves.

[Anonymous]

I do hope people are helped by this. I have lived in mixed tenant buildings and I think that it's not only a chance to live away from the crime and violence but it's a lifestyle and outlook that has to change in order to get out of poverty.

[Anonymous]

What happens to the displaced families? Where do they go?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What happens to the displaced families? Where do they go?

I think that's part of the point. How long does someone else need to worry about families in public housing instead of them worrying about themselves? Should the government always have to find a place for them to live or should it be up to them to find their own place? Think about it, the last time you moved, did you expect the govt to scour the ads, find an place you could afford it, check it out, get your stuff packed and moved?

If you are going to be displaced, and you have had 3 generations of your family living in public housing, maybe its time to start thinking about how you as an individual need to take care of yourself.

I understand that there will be some families/people who still need help bc they are going to be unable to help themselves for a variety of legitimate reasons but sadly the bulk of the people are not going to fall into that category.

[Anonymous]

Totally get what you're saying-just wondering if sweeping the whole problem under the rug as if it doesn't exist is the best way to solve the problem of generational systemic poverty. Keep in mind, the majority of the displaced will probably be children who can't possibly be blamed for their parent's lifestyle choices. Where will they go? Will this "solution" simply exacerbate the problem in terms of the future?

[Anonymous]

Please move to Atlanta.

[Anonymous]

No. It'll force these lazy people to work hard enough to fend for themselves and their families.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. It'll force these lazy people to work hard enough to fend for themselves and their families.

...yeah. I'm just going to come out and call you an asshole.

Poverty does not equal lazy.

[Anonymous]

Whether or not poverty=lazy, what about the children of the families who are displaced? Do they truly have a history of unwillingness to work for a living or are they a victim of their parent's choices? Again, does ignoring a societal problem solve it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Please move to Atlanta.

Expand, please.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. It'll force these lazy people to work hard enough to fend for themselves and their families.

Pray tell, what do you suggest a five year old do to make a living?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Please move to Atlanta.

Expand, please.

Now.

[Anonymous]

Children learn their values and ethics from their parents. When you have generations of families that have an ingrained sense of entitlement and welfare mentality, the 5 year old is most likely going to pick this up from their parents and community and settle for a lifestyle of handouts and taxpayer money, instead of trying to succeed and achieve “something” in this world. Forcing the parents to realize that they have obligations and that they can’t expect us to take care of them forever is the first step. Why must we constantly lower expectations for people? Why are we so quick to give them a handout and not expect some accountability for the money they are receiving from hard working individuals?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Children learn their values and ethics from their parents. When you have generations of families that have an ingrained sense of entitlement and welfare mentality, the 5 year old is most likely going to pick this up from their parents and community and settle for a lifestyle of handouts and taxpayer money, instead of trying to succeed and achieve “something” in this world. Forcing the parents to realize that they have obligations and that they can’t expect us to take care of them forever is the first step. Why must we constantly lower expectations for people? Why are we so quick to give them a handout and not expect some accountability for the money they are receiving from hard working individuals?

See entire DCUM forum for examples.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Children learn their values and ethics from their parents. When you have generations of families that have an ingrained sense of entitlement and welfare mentality, the 5 year old is most likely going to pick this up from their parents and community and settle for a lifestyle of handouts and taxpayer money, instead of trying to succeed and achieve “something” in this world. Forcing the parents to realize that they have obligations and that they can’t expect us to take care of them forever is the first step. Why must we constantly lower expectations for people? Why are we so quick to give them a handout and not expect some accountability for the money they are receiving from hard working individuals?

I know -- that's why I'm so upset that Obama has let the banks off so easy.