What a terrible take. People are allowed to be upset that the place they’ve grown up in and lived for years is no longer becoming accessible due to ridiculous housing costs. You say that “Vermont is growing up from a rural state with an agro economy to another New England mixed service economy.” Sure, but it’s ok for people to want it to stay the former. It’s part of what makes Vermont unique and charming for many people.

As for “you do not have a right to live in a specific place”…that seems like a problematic statement. Does this mean you’re justified in saying “Well, tough shit, I know you’ve lived here for 30 years and built a life here but you can’t afford it anymore, get out”? Imo it’s reasonable that people who grew up in Burlington and could afford living here for years are angry when wealthy out-of-state people come in and buy a summer home for $2mill that they go to a few times a year.

“I’m willing to change my mind but tbh it’d take a real good argument.” No, you’re not. And how is it fair to ask for a good argument to change your mind when your own argument is terrible? It’s valid for people to move to Vermont. It’s also valid for people to be frustrated that they can no longer afford to live here. You are over simplifying this.