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I'm more or less with you. I don't care about homeless people and I was truly upset when the city installed a new light rail connector in my neighborhood which
by gosub100 2y ago
I'm more or less with you. I don't care about homeless people and I was truly upset when the city installed a new light rail connector in my neighborhood which 1) brought plenty new homeless to my area and 2) didn't check for paying customers (no turnstile with manned stations, but if I tried to ride for free, I could face a stiff fine and criminal mark on my record via "random" checks by security), which actively encouraged them to roam around and distribute their crime and waste products throughout town. It's a reason I'm adamantly against public transit and will always choose to use a gas powered vehicle over a train or bus.
I don't want people to starve to death or die of exposure, but it's nothing new throughout history. The infirm deteriorate and eventually die. It's part of the circle of life.
It's tempting to think that "if we all just ____" that the problem would be solved, but that's true for literally every problem mankind faces. If we all just loved our brother, there would be no assault, wars, violence! If we all just imagine a world without borders and religion and money we can all just live in perfect harmony! If we all just took only what we needed , and diligently contributed towards the community, why, we wouldn't even need money any more! Imagine how beautiful life would be if we all just ______!
Yeah there's a fundamental reason that doesn't happen. It's fundamental to human nature and cannot be solved.
There used to be a homeless woman who posted here frequently, and I distinctly remember her being the most aggressive, confrontational, cantankerous poster I'd ever seen. I would never help someone who acts that way.