Housing Freedom
Landlord Wisdom
"Let's pull ourselves up by our bootstraps! (Just not in my rental property)"
Call Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Email Minister of Seniors and Community Services
Call Searle Turton, Minister of Children and Family Services Email Minister of Children and Family Services
Why Should Housing Be Free?
Because living in our trucks might be a lifestyle choice for some, but it shouldn't be our only option. Wild concept: maybe having a roof over our heads shouldn't require sacrificing our firstborns to the mortgage gods.
Our Current "Freedom" System
The Alberta Housing Dream
- We work 3 jobs
- We save for 20 years
- We watch housing prices triple
- We consider moving to Saskatchewan
- We realize that's too desperate
- We keep renting forever
What Real Housing Freedom Looks Like
- Basic housing as our human right (yes, even for people we don't like)
- Quality construction (walls shouldn't be optional)
- Reasonable space (more than just room for our Flames jersey collections)
- Safe neighborhoods (and not just in the suburbs)
- Utilities included (because frozen Albertans aren't free Albertans)
But What About Property Rights?!
Plot Twist
Nobody's saying we can't own property. We're just suggesting that maybe housing shouldn't be treated like Pokemon cards - you know, gotta catch 'em all while others have none.
The Economic Freedom Argument
When we have stable housing, we: - Keep our jobs better - Stay healthier - Contribute more to our community - Buy more local truck accessories
What We're Missing
- Affordable housing that doesn't require a PhD in extreme couponing
- Reasonable rent prices (our landlords don't need third vacation homes)
- Housing first programs that work
- Communities built for people, not just profits
Pro Freedom Tip
If we think free basic housing is radical, remember: we already have public roads, schools, and healthcare. Our houses didn't suddenly become a communist plot.
The Bottom Line
Housing freedom means having a secure place to live that doesn't eat up 80% of our income. It means understanding that a housed population is a productive population (who knew?).
Reality Check
Our freedom to choose between overpriced rentals isn't actually freedom - it's just decorated desperation.
Ready to build a freer Alberta? Let's share this with our neighbors - especially the ones who think "just move somewhere cheaper" is helpful advice.
