and therein lies the problem of feudalism and empire
For two decades, as the suburbs have become more pricey, the number of people who can afford to live in the wealthiest communities and also volunteer or hold public jobs there has dwindled. But now, in the wake of the recent real estate frenzy, more local officials are raising disturbing questions and looking for ways to address a growing problem:
Will their communities be able to field enough firefighters to save their homes from burning down, ambulance workers to get them to a hospital in time and teachers to give their children a literate start in life?
Homes Too Rich for Firefighters Who Save Them
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/09/nyregion/09volunteer.html?hp&ex=1144641600&en=4f5736c8a12ce101&ei=5094&partner=homepage
Will their communities be able to field enough firefighters to save their homes from burning down, ambulance workers to get them to a hospital in time and teachers to give their children a literate start in life?
Homes Too Rich for Firefighters Who Save Them
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/09/nyregion/09volunteer.html?hp&ex=1144641600&en=4f5736c8a12ce101&ei=5094&partner=homepage