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Keep in mind suffrage in the U.S. used to be bound to property ownership. It's not that way anymore (thank God), but think long and hard about the reprecussion
by salawat 3y ago
Keep in mind suffrage in the U.S. used to be bound to property ownership.
It's not that way anymore (thank God), but think long and hard about the reprecussions about a world where there is a significant and tangible power asymmetry between the owner and occupant of a property.
When you rent, no one is safe. Eventually the 'owner' may just decide they don't like you anymore.
- chiefalchemist 3y agoIn some states yes, I suppose that's the case. But in others (e.g., NJ) when you lease, you lease the property. Even if the owner sells, the lease is binding. That said, even so, the balance of power is asymmetric. The landlord has a lawyer, the tenant likely cannot. And let's face, all things being "equal" the political system is going to tilt to the money.