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Sure, and now you’re inflicting the same problems on the local population who don’t have the option of geographic arbitrage.

That's a glass half full way to look at it. I'm creating jobs here and helping the local economy. I think it's a win-win.

That's what the people say who tear down 3 4-plexes to build a triple-lot mansion in Chicago say.

If you have the option, more power to you - literally.

That's a funny example; Chicago has the most stable housing prices of any major US city, from everything I've seen.

That's also what people say when they really create jobs too.

Your point reduces to the idea that nothing can be true, because people can lie.

The bad guys usually think they're the good guy, is my point.

Fair enough, but that doesn't mean good guys don't exist too.