[Xavier]

Originally Posted by Advogado

Exactly.

The Developer has created an absolutely wonderful retirement community and deserves credit for that. However, the structure of the Villages and the great wealth of the Developer gives the Developer huge power over local politics and the lives of the residents. With great wealth and power comes the obligation to act responsibly. (To head off the silly "You're just jealous" criticisms that I have received, I don't begrudge the fact that the Developer has made a lot of money-- I just have concerns about some his actions.)

Some of the Developer's practices (read the details of the IRS allegations and consider the financial fallout of an IRS victory) potentially put the future of this place at risk. Other practices involve the use the Developer's wealth and power in order to abuse the rights of the homeowners (consider, for example, the Developer's establishment and continued subsidization of the Home Owners' Association in order to counter the Property Owners' Association because of the latter's criticism of the Developer).

To those posters who say love everything about The Villages, and shut up if you don't, or leave it, I say: I don't recall anything in my purchase agreement requiring me to turn a blind eye to improper or abusive actions by the Developer.

Advogado,

At this time has the developer been convicted of any wrong doing with the IRS? Is there anything legally or morally wrong with his supporting VHA? I personally like having two viewpoints available to us - POA and VHA. Has he been convicted of any crime in Montana? Where is it written that with great wealth and power comes the obligation to act in a particular way? How does that make him different than you or me. WHAT are the improper and abusive actions that the Developer has committed? Is this all factual or a perception? Being charged with something doesn't necessarily make anyone guilty. Generally we let the law take care of that. Why are you treating him differently?

With all due respect, I certainly would be scared to death if you were on a jury of any sort. You obviously are letting your own opinions allow you to make the gigantic leap that you have.

Xavier