The craziness of capitalism and its sense of values is well summed up by this news item. 'Two adjacent parking spots in the US city of Boston have been auctioned for $560,000 (£357,000), almost double the average price of a home in the area. ...... Lisa Blumenthal, who lives in a multi-million dollar home nearby with three existing parking spots, was the buyer. She told the Boston Globe the spaces would be useful for guests or workers.' (BBC News, 14 June) This is a city where currently thousands of families have to rely on food stamps in order to survive. RD
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