The Boston Globe baffled us over the weekend when they ran an article on the individual property ownership of state legislators.
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The Boston Globe recently published an article examining the property ownership of Massachusetts state legislators. The article appears to question or criticize legislators who own homes, which SPOA finds perplexing given the importance of housing for constituents.
The article in the Boston Globe focused on the fact that many state lawmakers are homeowners. SPOA is confused by the premise, as homeownership is a common and often necessary aspect of life for many individuals, including those in public office.
SPOA views the Boston Globe article as a strange attempt to shame legislators for owning homes. We believe it's odd to scrutinize lawmakers for a fundamental aspect of personal finance and stability, especially when they represent homeowners themselves.
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