I find the over-the-top righteous indignation on this topic a bit humorous.
I just want to treat the homeless fairly, like the rest of us. We're all equals as human beings, no? How are they paying back in to local government? Heck, they've all but taken over public libraries in the biggest cities in the US, but they get to pay absolutely nothing for them? You don't think it's a bit dehumanizing or at least infantilizing to treat the homeless like they don't owe anything for the resources they use? We're primarily talking about grown adults.
I'll add, I was being a bit tongue-in-cheek in my initial comment, knowing that there is no way these cities are making money off of programs like these. The actual effort of gathering up homeless peoples' belongings and storing them must cost a lot. And there's no reason to think they're selling the items to try and make up the money.
zenethian|1 year ago
incredible1|1 year ago
I just want to treat the homeless fairly, like the rest of us. We're all equals as human beings, no? How are they paying back in to local government? Heck, they've all but taken over public libraries in the biggest cities in the US, but they get to pay absolutely nothing for them? You don't think it's a bit dehumanizing or at least infantilizing to treat the homeless like they don't owe anything for the resources they use? We're primarily talking about grown adults.
I'll add, I was being a bit tongue-in-cheek in my initial comment, knowing that there is no way these cities are making money off of programs like these. The actual effort of gathering up homeless peoples' belongings and storing them must cost a lot. And there's no reason to think they're selling the items to try and make up the money.
utopicwork|1 year ago
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incredible1|1 year ago