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nRust t1_iy8sqoz wrote

Did anyone see they bulldozed over the homeless camp in the parking lot next to the bus terminal this morning? Pretty gut wrenching

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jodyhighrola t1_iy8xcfz wrote

I came here from Austin, which has an out of control homeless problem. They are constantly bulldozing homeless camps around the city, like whack-a-mole.

Some seem to just move on to the next spot, and some filter out into the woods where they are less likely to be seen. The city would implement symbolic solutions to help a tiny number of them, like converting unused storage facilities into temp shelter. Meanwhile, the residents are torn between "we have to help them" and "I don't want to see them everywhere I like going".

We live in a first world country and play with peoples' lives like they're insects. It's class warfare.

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Tylerjb4 t1_iyaybgh wrote

Ah yes, Saudi Arabia, the poster child of human compassion

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Tylerjb4 t1_iyay5mb wrote

They set up camp next to a construction site. Did you want it placed on the registry of historic places?

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