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[quote=Anonymous]I think many people deeply believe that their success was solely the result of their efforts, and therefore others lack of similar success is the result of their lack of efforts.
Then pair this with you views about a collectivist vs an individualist society.  If when it boils down to you are strongly individualistic- then there is no basis to support affordable housing.
so you are a poor single mom working as a housekeeper, and you have to commute via bus from woodbridge to get to your job- them's the breaks.

However- if you view society in a more collectivist way- we have an obligation to help those who are less fortunate- rather b/c of life circumstances (born into a poor family), poor choices, less intellect, what have you- 
then having affordable housing makes sense.

I personally think Arlington has the best affordable housing policy around.  I think they have thought carefully, and tried to execute it well.   
I strongly disagree with the assertion that Arlington is trying to cluster affordable housing- every new bldg in arlington either has to have  CAF's or pay into the affordable housing fund.
I also think that affordable housing helps achievement- not hurts.  It greatly reduces moves and increases stability, which is a major problem in assisting FARMS school children.[/quote]

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