They aren't just role playing as poor for fun. It allows them to get undeserved political support from the actually less privileged. In NYC, HDFC properties are

They aren't just role playing as poor for fun. It allows them to get undeserved political support from the actually less privileged. In NYC, HDFC properties are largely purchased with family money. High income earners are disqualified, but actual median income earners are priced out.