[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Slade

Whether one can afford The Villages lifestyle is not the fundamental problem.

Some are able to easily, while others may find it challenging, if not downright distressing, and that is the case in any neighborhood.

Some live here to be near loved ones.
Some may have had hard times befall them and may be unable to extract themselves
from their current dilemma.
Some may no longer be able to drive a car... and the list goes on and on.

The point of concern seems to be the meteoric rise in the general cost of living.

Relatives, friends and neighbors of ours who are on a fixed incomes are finding it increasingly difficult to find areas in their budgets to trim any further.

What we need to do is to elect leaders who will enact fiscally responsible measures in all levels of government.

Whining and finger-pointing accomplishes nothing.

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Very true we need to do better job of electing responsible leaders.