Are Bees Capitalizing On The Foreclosure Market?
Recently, an article was published by John Leland in the New York Times, American Album series about a local gentleman named B. Keith Councell, a fourth generation bee keeper. I applaud the writer, Mr. Leland, who submitted an excellent article on Mr. Councell, and his calling as the Southwest Florida Bee-man; however, there is also a subliminal message that is very troubling for those of us who live in Southwest Florida. The subliminal message is very simple, foreclosures are a huge problem for our community and that problem has to be dealt with now.
Foreclosed homes are a problem for everyone, and the local governments can no longer turn a blind eye, especially when our local problem is making national news. As you read the article, it becomes obvious that the writer is attempting to bring this problem to light without making a political statement. Additionally, Mr. Leland is not using the article to propose any changes in legislation. However, he does a wonderful job of getting the message across.
The article is laced with phrases that really hit home with me. Mr. Leland states: "Foreclosed houses around the country have been colonized by squatters, collegiate revelers, methamphetamine cooks, stray dogs, rats and other uninvited guests." Although Mr. Leland puts this statement in the context of the bee-keeper, his subliminal message is that foreclosed homes in Cape Coral are a nuisance, plain and simple.
I suggest that everyone read this article for two reasons: First, Mr. Councell is truly a remarkable person that I have never heard about or met, but now hope to someday. Second, the article provides an outsiders view of the foreclosure problem in Southwest Florida. This outsider or third party view was published for the nation to read. Do you think after reading the article, that you would want to visit Southwest Florida?
This post was submitted by Carmen Dellutri, Esq. of The Dellutri Law Group, P.A.. Mr. Dellutri is a Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney and is on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Certification. He is also a founding member of the Bankruptcy Law Network, Debt Law Network, Credit Law Network, and Mortgage Law Network.
