(Poll created March 8, 2009)
Submitted by editor
A common problem with foreclosure is once the house owner decides it "is over", they burn down the house or "trash" the house - destroying everything on the inside they can.

The solution to this problem is:

Choose all that apply
Require a 20% down payment so this doesn't happen
(140)
prosecute through normal channels for damage
(100)
Shoot the bastards
(90)
Don't discuss this on TV as it just gives people ideas
(51)
Pass more laws and make more prisons
(29)
That's what insurance is for
(29)
Promise to give them some cash if they leave the house intact
(27)
Don't ever kick a person out of their house for not paying the mortgage
(11)
Create a new program to educate people in foreclosure
(10)
Make the government reimburse the lender for the damages
(8)
Reach an agreement where the person stays and pays rent.
(7)
Impound their vehicles
(3)
It reduces excess inventory, raises market values. Hire them to burn others.
(3)
Everyone should have to pay cash for their house
(1)

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