> What the previous gent said was he wanted property prices artificially lowered.
They never said that.
> I'm simply saying those who were stuck buying at inflated prices might be opposed to that.
No, you were calling someone "myopic or selfish" because they suggested ways more people might be able to afford housing.
> My home is paid off and I got it for half of it's market value. I have no skin in the game either way as I'd never sell.
You're being myopic or selfish, neither is fair to your neighbors (who can't afford housing due to market dynamics and bad policies).