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Originally Posted by Ramrod
But an immigrants need is probably greater than yours. Many come here with nothing and need the house you live in. Surely you can afford a private rent or a mortgage? Setting aside your years of paying into the system, should you really be in a council property when there are many others out there whos need is much greater than yours?
From each according to his ability, to each according to his need?
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As I explained a few posts ago ,in my opinion and experience council houses are better quality than private rented houses .There's also the question of security ,why should I sacrifice my families security in a private rental property that could be taken away at any time. Mortgages are all well and good for young people but given my age and the lack of job security why would I take a mortgage out even if a bank would give me one .
You seem to be under the mistaken impression that council houses are solely for those who are unemployed ,needy in some way or are immigrants, that has never been the case ,council houses have always been an alternative to home ownership for those not in a position to own a home and that does include a lot of people who work even more so these days with the lack of job security ,low wages and complete lack of security in private rented houses .
and I'm sorry but immigrants go to the back of the queue