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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Either the cost of living in one of the units in the multi-unit residential building (two-unit, three-unit, four-unit) will be less than the cost of living in a single-unit residential building - i.e., it will be more affordable - and the residents will be "takers".

Or the cost of living in one of those units will not be less than the cost of living in a single-unit residential building - i.e., it will not be more affordable - in which case the residents will be "makers".

But what people seem to be arguing is both: the multi-unit housing cost will not be more affordable, AND the residents will be "takers". Pick one.

I'm using this Ayn Rand "takers"/"makers" thinking purely for the sake of argument. My personal opinion is that this thinking is trash, economically, socially, and morally.[/quote]

Having worked for Montgomery County DHHS for almost 10 years, I am willing to bet the people these multi dwelling units will attract will 100% be takers. They will be an economic net negative. [/quote]

Yes, but WHY are you willing to bet that?  Is there any evidence that the people that currently live in these small two-4 units are "takers"?[/quote]

There is no evidence - it’s my opinion. [/quote]

If I were in the top 10% in terms of income or wealth (I am not), I would not want to live in one of these multi dwelling units.  Zero chance.  I also would not recommend that my children buy one.  Zero chance.
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Ok? So what about the other 90% of the population?

There's a word for a government run for the benefit of 10% of the population, and that word is oligarchy.[/quote]

MC needs the top 10% to pay for the social services being provided to all residents.  Simple fact.  The question is not who runs the govt.  The concern here is the exact opposite-ensuring the govt has the financial resources to pay for social services that disportionally benefit lower income families.[/quote]

Well. You believe it should be a high priority for government to keep the wealthiest people happy. I don't believe that. I believe we all do best when we all do well. So that's a fundamental disagreement right there.[/quote]

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