Greater individual responsibility, not government bail outs, is the solution to the mortgage and housing crisis

Is Home Ownership a Constitutional Right?

By John Lillpop
Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Heaven knows, no one wants to see any American kicked out of his or her home. But government bailout of citizens in foreclosure is yet another punch in the stomach to millions of Americans who have chosen to live their lives responsibly and within their financial means.

Given this government’s assumed role as Uncle Nanny when it comes to home ownership, why in Hades should any responsible citizen scrimp and save and work hard when those who are reckless and irresponsible can count on being bailed out with taxpayer money?


What is the point in being frugal and prudent when it is the foolish and imprudent who are rewarded?

During the most recent period of extravagant exuberance in the mortgage industry, several “old schoolâ€