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Originally Posted by Failed
The politicians in your local governments, just like in the federal government, have driven the city into bankruptcy. These extremes you're seeing now, such as losing a home due to a utility bill, are the result of mismanagement and corruption at the local, state, and federal levels of government. They are the real reasons people are subjected to such absurd collections.
Beyond all that, to actually agree with someone losing a home over a $400 bill is horrible and makes you the dick you've already made yourself out to be in this thread.  |
We all feel better when we can point a finger at someone and say "It's your fault" but I don't believe that's the case with local governments. In very (VERY) simple terms, city revenue is down, costs are skyrocketing, and there's more of a drain than ever on local city government resources.
It's very simple - Don't pay your bills, eventually they come after you. It doesn't matter if it's $400 or $40k.
I'm also guessing they are making this look minor. Maybe it was $400 in sewer bills, but this person also owes $15k in property taxes or something.