Totally missing the point, of course. The comments in the original FB post that trigged this whole thread were of a rather different sort than you are quoting

Totally missing the point, of course. The comments in the original FB post that trigged this whole thread were of a rather different sort than you are quoting above: The difference is in other cosmopolitan cities, the lower part of society keep to themselves. They sell small trinkets, beg coyly, stay quiet, and generally stay out of your way. They realize it's a privilege to be in the civilized part of town and view themselves as guests. And that's okay. … You can preach compassion, equality, and be the biggest lover in the world, but there is an area of town for degenerates and an area of town for the working class. There is nothing positive gained from having them so close to us. It's a burden and a liability having them so close to us. Believe me, if they added the smallest iota of value I'd consider thinking different …