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How about housing in the most expensive and populated ares in the US is a necessity? If there can't be housing available for all the workers in an area then there needs to be a change. Whether it be higher wages, changes in zoning, or public housing depends on the area, but doing nothing doesn't fix things. Having all the low paying workers commute 2 hours to work every day to make frappes and burgers for the rich locals is not a viable option.



There are no magic wands here. Property is a limited commodity, it can't be expanded to fit demand.

> then there needs to be a change

No there doesn't

> Having all the low paying workers commute 2 hours to work every day to make frappes and burgers for the rich locals is not a viable option.

Viable is in the mind of the beholder. Viable solutions include

- low income workers moving to more affordable areas, leaving the wealthy to make frappes and burgers with their Kurigs and air fryers

- low income workers continuing to commute feeling it is still the best option for them considering all factors

- wages raise in high-income areas to compensate baristas and chefs, allowing them to move closer to city centers.

All of these are 'viable' and none of them make housing a right or necessity.


> Property is a limited commodity, it can't be expanded to fit demand.

Explain to me why we can't build more housing?


Because it's not profitable to build entry level housing when you could build premium housing... unless you have government intervention.




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