3 ms·
I think that's overblown as a concern. It's acceptable to have some degree is misuse if it's still a net positive. Some degree of fraud is baked in to any human
by tootie 2y ago
I think that's overblown as a concern. It's acceptable to have some degree is misuse if it's still a net positive. Some degree of fraud is baked in to any human endeavor.
- em-bee 2y agothe cost to police misuse is likely higher than the loss if the misuse is ignored.
- proc0 2y ago> if it's still a net positive That's what I'm doubting because it's not like giving people money or resources hasn't been tried already. Places like SF have been extremely welcoming and helpful to anyone in need yet the problem seems to only grow, and I'm not seeing comprehensive understanding of what went wrong and why.
- tootie 2y agoLikely because the forces accruing more poverty grossly outweigh the forces fighting against them. Also, these kind of programs are unlikely to make much dent in the most visible poverty. Inveterate drug addicts or the mentally ill don't generally avail themselves of any government assistance.