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Chipmunk:
:> You can not "own" property values.  If you are the first black to move
:> into a neighborhood, and it can be proven that you caused property
:> values to plummet, should you be liable to recompense everyone for lost
:> equity?

Dragon Monster:
: Again this is an entirely different example from what was originally
: given.  You may not "own" property values; true; but if they plummet
: because of a lower air/noise quality, you cannot argue that increased
: traffic doesn't "cause tangible harm".  Now while some bigots may dispute
: with me on this, I hardly think the air/noise quality in your neighborhood
: will be lowered if a non-WASP family moves in.

I'm talking about fruit, and you're comparing apples to oranges.

While it is true that blacks won't destroy the air/noise quality of a 
neighborhood, nevertheless the property values may still plummet.  You 
were using "lowered property values" as an argument against air/noise 
pollution, and I'm saying you can't do that.

Blacks moving into a neighborhood will not harm YOU, regardless of what
happens to your equity when every bigot on the block puts up a FOR-SALE 
sign at the same time.

However, if you have evidence that air/noise pollution will harm YOU,
then you have a valid argument.  Use it.  Don't use "lowered property 
values," because that's NOT a valid argument.

-- 
The Chipmunk.
Opinions are mine, void where prohibited, taxed, licensed or regulated.
Everyone is familiar with GIGO.  But this garbage, having passed through 
a very expensive machine, is somehow enobled and none dare criticize it.