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The reason there are so many homeless is because they can't build slums for themselves like in developing countries such as India. Living in a slum would be bet
by xyzzy4 10y ago
The reason there are so many homeless is because they can't build slums for themselves like in developing countries such as India. Living in a slum would be better than being homeless. But in America, the police would tear them down.
- eyelidlessness 10y agoThis has come up on a number of HN posts about homelessness I've seen recently. I'm interested in the topic, and actively worked with an encampment in Seattle (Nickelsville) that intended to build permanent dwellings. They were inspired by Dignity Village in Portland. But like you say, their efforts were demolished. But surprisingly to me, the cops involved were openly apologetic and gave everyone involved an opportunity to leave rather than risk arrest or property confiscation. Do you have direct experience with homeless communities that have built dwellings for themselves? If so, can you talk about that experience?
- xyzzy4 10y agoI barely have any direct experience. I visited Occupy Boston when it was still around and saw their small tent city. I've been to India multiple times and have seen how the very poor live, but I haven't spoken to them. I'm mostly just interested in the topic a lot and have researched it on my own. When I was younger I used to have some homeless friends, but they didn't construct dwellings.