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>> “I don’t understand why it has to be a “liberal thing” to live economically.” <<
False summation !!!!
To live without freedom or dignity gets closer to the reality of the matter.
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False premise. There is nothing undignified about living in a smaller space. In fact, I will actually gain more freedom by doing so - more freedom from the tax man! Why are you so hostile towards people who want to live more simply?
As I get older, I'll be looking to convert my overly large spread into a much smaller home that I own outright. After all, when I die, I'm not taking my home with me.