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Big City Blight MIKE BUDER All one has to do is look at what has happened to some of the most beautiful cities in America as a result of rioting, protesting, murder, destruction of property, graffiti, violence, drugs, homelessness, broken windows, fires and boarded up buildings. For the most part, there were no consequences for guilty parties. Economic blight is the visible and physical decline of a property, a neighborhood, or a city due to a combination of economic stagnation and a residential population decline. When it comes to property values and appraisals, everyone pays the price. Blight is usually associated with structural changes in the economy. Today however, there are plenty of jobs available and people are “choosing” not to work. Whether you agree or not, names of some heroes that have been torn down would cry out loud. The media shows clouds of smoke rising out of the ashes of ammunition. Once upon a time (not so long ago), business owners had wonderful dreams. Many who built their businesses were legal immigrants who came from war torn countries to America, because freedom, liberty, and the American dream was possible. I can still hear the echoes…”I have a dream”. There was a time when students from all walks of life dreamed of becoming doctors, lawyers, athletes, husbands and wives, teachers, police officers, first responders, etc…one
such young man became the President of the United States. Not just once, he was elected to two terms. Clearly, the voters where not divided like we are today. Now it seems dreams are blowing up in people’s faces and pages of history are now being re-written…why? It is difficult to see these big metropolises from a whole new perspective. Blight is serious, it’s toxic and infections in the most egregious way to our land, the people and future generations because it doesn’t promote the American way. Blight is not something that just happens like acne as a result of puberty. It creates slums, more homelessness, drug addiction, violence and depreciation on property values. Government grants stimulus checks and more federal aid is not the answer. I believe it’s time for us to get on our knees and pray for God fearing elected leaders who will promote unity among all people. Proverbs 29:2 When the rulers are good, the people are happy. When the rulers are evil the people complain. If you are looking to buy or sell real estate call Mike Buder at RE/MAX 2000 708-418-4444, E-mail: mikebuder@remax.net, Website: www.BuderHomes.com, or Facebook Friend-request Mike Buder. Your comments are always welcome. Mike Buder A local Christian Businessman
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