I don't exactly like being typed. I am a myriad of ideas and beliefs, some maybe not so foriegn to yours. I believe, for one thing that we have in common, that every human should earn his way. The difference is that not all of us have the same chance to succeed, no matter how hard we struggle. I would, if given the chance, level the playing field, by, how dare me, re-distributing the wealth. This will never happen in our lifetimes, so not to worry! I only hope my grandchildren can have a more fulfilling life than me. The problem is, with the world in the state it is, I really don't see a bright future, so hope is the only thing I have. I will do everything I can to help them succeed, but by not being wealthy, they will not have the same chances. How can a young person starting out today afford a house, the american dream. When I started, my first house was $17,500 and I made 3.30 an hour, a general median wage at that time (working class). Today the working class wages have gone down compared to the cost of living. Lets say the median wage is 12.00 an hour, I think that A high figure, the median house is something like $360,000. no-one can qualify. If I had to buy my house now, I couldn't afford it, My shack,(I love my house) would sell for about 330,000. who got rich? the real estate agents!