Seattle rent control: how would you like to join a 10 year waiting list for an apt.?

[ksen]

Uh, no, that is not the only reason money should be used to determine who gets one. It is also effective in allocating it to the person who desires it most or can get the most use out of it.

All using money as the determinator does is allocate according to who can afford it. Using money has nothing to do with amount of desire or future utility.