Nowadays people in urban areas are confronted with severe housing problems such as shortages of spaces and the inferior quality of buildings. These problems will no doubt lead to moral or economical crimes and increase the insecurity of citizens. As to whether only the government should take on the responsibilities to cope with the problems there arises a controversial discussion that draws the publics great concern.
Advocates hold the opinion that it is only the governments obligation to deal with housing problems. For one thing, only the government has the ability to call for experts in relative fields to get together and present their ideas on this issue. The government can also provide enough funds and equipments when necessary during the process of problem solving. For another, one of the governments unique functions is legislation. The government can standardize1 behaviors in constructing and purchasing so that the serious situation will be controlled to some extent. Besides, it is generally believed that policies of housing made out by government are authorized2 and convincing. Therefore they are much easier to be implemented3.
Opponents, however, argue that the government shouldnt be the only one to work out housing problems. To start with, government officers have to deal with problems in all aspects of the development of local area every day. If the government is required to concentrate on solving housing problems, its workload4 will be increased and many other problems cannot be solved effectively. Additionally, other professional institutions like real estate companies may have more professional and practical views on this issue. It is essential to make full use of their functions. Moreover, solving problems together will increase the awareness5 of social responsibility and sense of belonging among the citizens. Unity6 is an extremely important factor for the development of the whole society.
Personally, I side with the latter because a satisfied situation of housing is closely related to the benefits of inpiduals. Thus our joint7 effort is urgently needed.
