&gt;&gt;I have a really really hard time feeling bad for people who bought homes in the bay area in ~1980. They won the lottery.<p>&gt;&gt;On the other hand, the person who moved to SF in 1980 and decided to rent, I feel bad for them.<p>Instead of punishing people for being successful. The latter people should ponder on their foolishness, instead of blaming other people for being more intelligent.<p>Last time I check making good decisions about one&#x27;s future is not a vice.