This post by Arianna Huffington changed my mind. I'm on the cusp of foreclosure and homelessness. I do not have children, and during angry moments I have railed against rules, procedures and people that grant resource preference to men/women with children. And the elderly. And veterans. And college grads. You get the idea. Easy to do when anger rules the moment. This post delivers needed dimension and reminds me that yes, by my nature and choice I will--without hesitation--step aside for any child's benefit and step between any threat to any child.
One comment on mediation (topic in linked post). Great idea, great program, I'm sure. My mortgage company's attorney offered me a conciliation conference call which my (nonexistent) lawyer could join. There's a big difference between mediation and conciliation. Or arbitration for that matter. All necessitate legal representation. I do not have $2K to give to an attorney. This is a civil matter, so I am not entitled to legal representation under the constitution. Do Gov-funded mediation programs offer legal assistance to mortgagees? If not, is it right that we don't, given that mortgagees tend to be the very people that are building our community? Just a thought.
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