[southernnorthcarolina]

Just remember all of you sprawl defenders: Your future is Houston and Los Angeles.

I'm a "sprawl defender," proudly and aggressively so.

What, Clemmie, would you propose as the alternative? Government mandates (federal, state, local, whatever) forbidding -- or discouraging, via tax and regulations -- me from moving to greener pastures?

[Clemenza]

Zoning laws improve property values and the quality of life. Ever notice that the areas with the strictest zoning laws have the most expensive houses and the highest amount of appreciation? Compare the value of houses in the Bay Area, the NJ/CT suburbs around NYC with the value of houses in Atlanta and Houston and you will see my point.

Forgive me if I don't want auto lots, rental properties, and ugly fast food joints all over the place. I would oppose federal or state regulation to the death, but believe that local governments should be proactive in preventing sprawl.

[dfwgator]

The problem is that eventually you run out of “Greener Pastures.”