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That’s a different conversation. The OP was arguing 2.5X the price solely to support union wages.

• Geezus_42 2y ago
  You don't think people deserve a livable wage?
  • BenFranklin100 2y ago
    $36K/yr is a livable wage in China.
  • devilbunny 2y ago
    Define "livable". A suburban detached home is far more expensive than a single-room-occupancy hotel room. And yet people lived in the latter for a large portion of US history, often with roommates. Some still do. It would be great if everyone could be wealthy enough to buy all their necessities and never worry about money, but that's a pipe dream.
    • epicureanideal 2y ago
      > It would be great if everyone could be wealthy enough to buy all their necessities and never worry about money, but that's a pipe dream. Easily possible if we fix zoning laws, encourage building more homes, and reduce regulatory capture that prevents competition in industry.
      • devilbunny 2y ago
        Well, you are certainly living up to your handle here… do feel free to explain your plan for how nobody ever needs to worry about money ever again. And how everyone gets a studio apartment at least.