> arguing that it would have been "better" for them to lose their houses too is beyond parody. Homelessness was not the only outcome. Many of those unable to p

> arguing that it would have been "better" for them to lose their houses too is beyond parody. Homelessness was not the only outcome. Many of those unable to pay rent would have been able to borrow money, sell off assets, receive government assistance, make forbearance agreements with their landlords, or move to lower cost housing. The burden could have been shared among tenants, landlords, lenders, and governments. With the moratoria, however, all of the burden fell on landlords. Edit: Also unemployment (often expanded beyond normal payment amounts and extended for longer durations) and federal stimulus checks.