Part of the problem is the govt. controlling the financial market, thats called SOCIALISIM. When I purchased my home I purchased what I could afford I didn't look for a "bailout" size home this country in a whole has screwed up not just the Dems or the Repubs. I hope we pull out and go back to the good ole days but the guns give me this sense of security that protecting my family and home and life and only the guns can do! Like I said I would rather be prepared and not need it......