[ohazi]

Should society allow these people to set zoning policy?

If I moved here ten years ago and rented, and now the community is changing around me and rent is getting expensive and the thought of buying seems remote - then you think I should fuck off and move away. But if I bought a house ten years ago and I don't want mid-rises popping up around me, then I should somehow get more of a say because the mid-rises weren't what I signed up for?

I'm lucky enough to own a house in the south bay, but I know plenty of people who rent, some of whom have been here longer than me, and believe me, $3000/mo with five housemates isn't what they signed up for either. I can deal with the fucking mid-rises.

Owning property gives you a right to do what you want with that property, within reason. It shouldn't give you the right to be an obstinate neighbor.

[mothers]

Sure, but people who have stake, e.g. ownership, will be more active politically and they're the majority of Californians. Renters will not win. Again, make more money, leave or endure.