A Completely Different Sort of Hall of Shame
Refugees from Hurricane Katrina are not welcome in the Majestic Oaks neighborhood in Ocala, Fla. The subdivision’s homeowner’s association issued a flier saying that HOA rules prohibit the 500 homeowners from letting other families live with them. Residents called the action “disgraceful” and “embarrassing,” but the HOA vowed it would not back down. HOA President Bob Watson says he feels “damn bad” about the restriction, but homeowners protesting the rule are “talking about their feelings, not using common sense.” Two HOA board members have resigned in protest, and homeowners are moving to recall the others. (Ocala Star-Banner) ...It’s a good thing that Florida doesn’t have to worry about destructive hurricanes.
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