UrbanBaby

06.26.08, 09:21 AM General Topics
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Go ahead and flame me but: I'm sick of people insulting upper-middle-class families in the city as feeling "entitled." Yeah, you know what? I AM entitled. If UMC families flee the city for the suburbs, you've got the 1970s all over again: destruction of the tax base, neighborhoods falling apart, schools going down the tubes, PTA contributions to schools plummeting, etc. And the rich AND the poor get hurt in that situation. So yeah, I want G&T programs for my dcs and special attention from city services to my neighborhood, because the city needs me. You don't have to like it or think that it's fair, but when one group is so important to the welfare of the city, it damn sure is entitled. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.26.08, 09:21 AM Flag

Dear UrbanBaby community,

Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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I agree with you, but this Upper Middle class family opted out of the public system. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:23 AM Flag

We don't need you that badly. Please feel free to flee the city. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:23 AM Flag

I think it's misguided for people to be attacking each other in this dialogue (e.g., UMC families think they are entitled, rich and poor families would die w/o them). Why doesn't everyone just unite and work together to create a better city for everyone? why spend energy attacking each other? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:24 AM Flag

snort - the phenomenon of people with kids staying in the city is a new - and often unwelcome one - NYC has thrived without families and always will. Don't let the door hit you on the way out. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:29 AM Flag

You are SO not entitled. You're a human being with all advantages in this world. You've got everything you need and yet not a shred of empathy or balance for your fellow citizens. Your statement makes me want to puke. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.26.08, 11:06 AM Flag

Oy, you're horrible. Do you think you're just giving voice to something others all feel? You aren't. You're just a dick. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.26.08, 11:08 AM Flag

For the love of god. Get a grip. Agree...don;t let the door hit you in the bummed. Self inflated importance is a disease. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.26.08, 11:09 AM Flag