this episode was a good example for what fraser stands for. he's always believing in the good in people, standing up for what he believes in, even at the risk of making himself look like a fool, being able to encourage and inspire his environment. unlike his neighbours he might have no problems to move to another, better place but he decides to stick with them and defend their rights even after they themselves have given up already. it was also a nice example for ray's loyalty to fraser. bit by bit he gets drawn into fraser's cause and in the end even gives away all the money he's saved up for his car to help him. not the best episode ever but a really nice one!