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No they really don't. It was a terrible attitude and a bad comment. The poster would be bringing money into the community. They would be paying taxes; if they
by saxonww 4y ago
No they really don't. It was a terrible attitude and a bad comment.
The poster would be bringing money into the community. They would be paying taxes; if they buy a house, there will probably be property taxes, which typically support local utilities, schools, libraries, etc. They'd be shopping at local stores. The poster asked about schools, so they probably have or will have at least one kid - so purchasing things for at least 3 people. That doesn't sound parasitic to me, it sounds more like investment.
What people are afraid of is not "parasites," it's growth changing the size and character of their community. Which I'm afraid is just the way of things, especially if the area you live in becomes desirable.
- shrubble 4y agoEvery item you mention in your post, only concerns money. Do you see that materialistic attitude as accurately representing your views?
- saxonww 4y agoSure. I think our society uses money as a medium of exchange, and that trade helps communities of all sizes fill gaps in skill and supplies that they're not able to provide on their own. And I'd also argue that talking about someone paying taxes to support local services is not "only concerned with money," but whatever makes you feel enlightened, I guess.
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