Leti: I am Sick and tired of people coming from the big cities into our small town and Buying up all of the houses and Acting like they own the place.
George: This is a Dying town and it needs Fresh blood. I don’t hear the business owners complaining about the new Infusion of money into the town.
Leti: Oh, yeah? Well, the Flip side is that their spending is Jacking up prices and making it harder for the families who have lived here for Generations.
George: The Times are changing and we need To adapt.
Leti: I say that the Newcomers are the ones who need to adapt. After all, they’re moving to our town.
George: With that kind of Us against them mentality, there may be a day when you succeed in Driving out those newcomers.
Leti: I Look forward to that day.
George: All I have to say is Beware what you wish for!
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