And I think that, given the government's record on social issues (the "housing projects" of the Sixties, frex, or the education issues I mentioned), putting the government in charge of more of them would be really bad public policy. Most people feel better and do better when they are in control of their destiny, and most people are poor stewards of someone else's money, be they politicians spending tax money to get re-elected or people living in government-provided housing. Heck, people who rent (from private property owners) rather than own their homes are not exactly noted for keeping the property up. The attitude of far too many people seems to be "the heck with it: it's someone else's problem" rather than "it's someone else's property: I'm just renting it temporarily, so I should take care of it, as I would like someone who borrowed something of mine to take care of it."
-- Ronn! :)
My second job the owner has not replaced his hot water heater because he rents the building and feels the property owner should do it. We don't handle foodstuffs, but if you were in a place and you knew the employees bathroom had no hot water? I agree with my bosses point, but if the contract does not say one way or another I'd either replace the heater and subtract it from my rent, or just swallow the cost, it's not like it's thousands of dollars. In fact, no other equipment is paid for by the building owner, maybe he shouldn't pay for this either.
I've rented and had people rent from me. I swear to Crom that I will never do either, unless I'm owning a beach house or mountain chalet.
Kevin T. - VRWC Cold, so very cold
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