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I'm not sure if it is just the wording or what, but I find it really wacky that you seem to be conflating poverty with crime. "Punishment"... for being poor an
by georgemcbay 13y ago
I'm not sure if it is just the wording or what, but I find it really wacky that you seem to be conflating poverty with crime. "Punishment"... for being poor and homeless?
- scotty79 13y agoI've never seen it stated so clearly but I think that it's fairly common sentiment. If you made bad financial/job decisions in your life you deserve to not be provided with such basic necessities as food and shelter that we provide to even most serious criminals. Basically in public opinion not getting rich enough (to support yourself in economy of the time) is very serious crime and you should be punished for it with hunger and homelessness.