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> "I've seen squalor, I've seen homelessness in countries around the world," said UN Special Rapporteur Leilani Farha said. "I've seen really horrific things. A
by mnm1 7y ago
> "I've seen squalor, I've seen homelessness in countries around the world," said UN Special Rapporteur Leilani Farha said. "I've seen really horrific things. And I saw all of that in Oakland, but I also witnessed a cruelty there that might be unparalleled."
It's not just Oakland but all over the country. I'm reminded of a documentary I saw a long time ago where a homeless guy from Africa is shocked to hear from a homeless guy from America that the homeless are not even allowed to sleep outdoors. That says a lot about our society and its homeless problem. It's not just a problem of housing, jobs, mental health, etc., but one of an attitude of hate and repulsion that the general masses have towards the homeless. I don't understand why they are so cruel and hateful either but it seems to be a part of the culture for large swathes of the population in America. It's even readily apparent here on hn.
- 18pfsmt 7y agoI've spent 5 summers living outside in Colorado. You are completely unrealistic. I think you want to rehash an argument that was settled a long time ago. You seem to agree with Elizabeth Jennings, from The Americans, that the ends justify the means, where you could not be more wrong. We will not submit to your power play, and if you push for more political power out of a place 2 thousand miles away from me, I will not hesitate to retaliate. I'm not sure you are even American, but if you are you should probably leave to a place that places the government in higher regard. The US Constitution is a list of the very limited roles the federal government should play. Negative rights. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negative_and_positive_rights https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negative_and_positive_rights