Unhappy place in Anaheim

Re “Disney rift with its city could endure,” April 26

The Walt Disney Co.’s view is that rental housing near Disneyland would jeopardize its vision for the area. According to its website, Disney offers “unparalleled entertainment experiences” through “integrated, well-connected businesses that operate in concert to maximize exposure and growth worldwide.”

The irony is that just as Walt Disney’s art and vision have been corporatized, so has the rental housing industry. Today, rental housing is an investment vehicle that provides high-quality units through tax credits to corporations. Disney needs to support that housing and invest in it, thus providing shelter, both for its low-income workers and its income.

MARK SMITH

Bakersfield