By Lynne Miller
“We need more housing in San Diego.” This is an opinion, not a fact. Where this opinion originated matters. If this opinion originated and was promoted by state and local governments then it is important to know why the state came to this conclusion and how it will benefit government.
Homelessness was probably a factor, And homelessness is a complicated issue, unfortunately involving addiction and mental illness as well as unemployment.
As I look at the formula for qualifying for high density homes, I see that the motivation and the promotion could be based on profit, and revenue for government, rather than solutions to help the homeless.
I admit, I am suspect of government opinions that drive agenda. In my humble opinion, the government opinion that we need more housing and that we need high density housing could be a springboard to ensure that there are agendas such as less cars, more public transit and bikes, and less support of single-family zoning.
While all of these concerns could be Noble issues, compassionate in their origins, they could also be driven by the collaborative efforts of corrupt government and profit with big money corporations.
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