[greggturkington]

In this case a capitalist put in an offer to purchase homes, the owners accepted the offer. They didn't risk being "cast out."

They were offered a lease agreement, and they accepted this offer. They were not "left" there.

[ClumsyPilot]

Some people sold themselves into slavery, i.e. became slaves willingly, and were bought by a capitalist.

The idea that capitalism guarantees liberty is dangerous and absurd.

[greggturkington]

They didn't risk being "cast out," they were not "left" there.