Where was the opposition to all these houses selling at over-inflated rates 7-8 years ago. Cities weren't complaining then at all of the new tax revenues being

Where was the opposition to all these houses selling at over-inflated rates 7-8 years ago. Cities weren't complaining then at all of the new tax revenues being brought in by new construction sales. They were rubber stamping new housing developments left and right. Cities have to be accountable for the mess that they share responsibility for letting happen (not just blaming the banks).