This does not always work as planned. We have had people in our neighborhood here because of getting a house free from the government. Cops were there all the time and finally they sold and moved, taking what money they could get out of it with them. We had drug and theft problems, and various neighbors were up at arms with fear of what might happen next. My only point being, a free house sounds good but only if the people are responsible home owners.
Dang---and it sounded so good when I typed it, too!!!
I guess that is why I am a Bush fan, though, I see what can be....but unfortunately, in the world, there is the "what is"....like you just described.
How does one then, if it is possible, get people to take "pride" in their lives..their surroudings, their family, their selves, their country????
I think that Bush is trying to instill that...and like you just pointed out...it doesn't work with some people...
and, I am sure is resented and not respected by some people, coming from President George Bush.
Good points, Morgan.....sigh..