‘Q: Why do you think it's okay to occupy property owned by someone else?
A: The ability to squat is a social necessity - an important and greatly underestimated civil right. For those who have lost everything it is a safety net over the abyss, and for creative people subjugated by subsistence costs it allows a far more effective way of contributing to society, especially where the arts are concerned. Property left unattended can develop serious structural problems, attract crime, detract business, demoralise the local community and devalue neighbouring property prices by up to 18%. Conscientious occupiers ameliorate these problems, saving the community concern and the building owner and taxpayer a fortune.’
I’m inclined to agree:
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