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By Deffenbaugh, Paul
Publication: Professional Builder (1993)
Date: Friday, September 1 2006

By Paul Deffenbaugh

We live in a time of massive divisiveness. Red State, Blue State. Liberal, Conservative. Just turn to this month's letters pages to see how readers have responded to our articles in August about illegal immigration for an immediate example.

In the home building industry, there is a common ground that is basic to the operation of our businesses. Regardless of our political stripes, we should all be able to agree that the goal of any home building company is to be an essential part of the community.

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