KA-UGa: Next to a landfill, it's hard to think of a less desirable neighbor

[shinerbock]

Property values rarely rise without increased demand. Thus, it is unlikely these people will simply get kicked out on their rear, they'd generally have a chance to sell for a higher amount than the current value. You failed to mention this in your "economics" lesson. However, this is likely a moot issue, considering one KA house is not likely to increase property values.

Cream, for someone claiming a Southern pedigree, you have a very limited opinion (and knowledge of, I assume) the Civil War. If you really believe the majority of people fighting for the Confederacy were fighting to the death because of slavery, you're sorely mistaken. Perhaps you should have spent a bit more time on your education at UGA, and less time whining about rich people and slandering fraternities.

[Creampuff]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

Property values rarely rise without increased demand. Thus, it is unlikely these people will simply get kicked out on their rear, they'd generally have a chance to sell for a higher amount than the current value. You failed to mention this in your "economics" lesson. However, this is likely a moot issue, considering one KA house is not likely to increase property values.

Cream, for someone claiming a Southern pedigree, you have a very limited opinion (and knowledge of, I assume) the Civil War. If you really believe the majority of people fighting for the Confederacy were fighting to the death because of slavery, you're sorely mistaken. Perhaps you should have spent a bit more time on your education at UGA, and less time whining about rich people and slandering fraternities.

First, I don't claim "pedigree". I am neither a dog nor a racehorse. But my family has been here for more than 200 years (probably longer), and I am damn sure NOT proud of the confederacy or the reasons it came into existence.

Second, please stick to the issues at hand. I really don't want to school you on your own history, so don't go there. I have neither the time nor the patience. The issue at hand is whether or not KA will be a good addition to the Handcock-Reese Historical district. It is my personal opinion, and the opinion of the residents, that they will NOT. Be honest, would you want your grandmother or aunt, living next to a fraternity. I wouldn't.

About the property values, in order to get a good price for the property, the owners are still going to need money to improve the properties (old properties at that) to get a decent price. That's still a few thousand dollars, hard to come by when you're on a fixed income.

I'm not trying to argue, I just want you to see maybe where the residents and the community is coming from. I don't think you are bad person or anything, maybe just a little sheltered. That's not a bad thing, but one day you are going to have to realize that the world doesn't revolve around you and your friends comfort.

And thank you for your "concern" about me getting my education, but I think you might need to focus more on your education not be on greek chat all day.