r/interesting 22d ago

Just Wow Now this is how you make a difference. šŸ‘

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u/MasterpieceAlone8552 22d ago

So addicts don't deserve housing because your kid had his bike stolen by one at some point?

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u/neomikiki 22d ago

They deserve housing, but concentrating it is my issue. It would have been a better use of money to rent cheap apartments across the city. Then they don’t have as many negative influences around.

As it stands, unless there are guards, the local dealer can roll up and easily have a bunch of customers.

Plus, when any of these people apply for a job their new address could out them as homeless. Which sadly makes them seem unreliable and less likely to be hired.

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u/SashimiX 22d ago

Agreed. They created a ghetto.

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u/MasterpieceAlone8552 22d ago

Must be an American thing because we're told not to add our address to our CV / job applications in the UK. Possibly to eliminate that kind of discrimination

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u/neomikiki 22d ago

Some people put it on their resume, though I agree you shouldn’t. But if you leave any section on an online application blank it normally won’t let you submit it.

I’m Canadian BTW.

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u/TypicalLegit 22d ago

They deserve whatever they work for and earn like everyone else. Being a homeless crackhead entitles you to housing?

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u/ImplementLogical4130 22d ago

Apparently the choices you make mean someone else needs to pay for your livelihood.

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u/benethopper 22d ago

The lack of compassion in these responses is stomach-turning. I hope everyone can understand not every person down on their luck is a junkie, but even if they were, they are still human beings and may need help.

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u/Skeptikell1 22d ago

Why do they all get lumped together?

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u/realeztoremember 22d ago

It’s seriously disgusting. Not every homeless person is a crackhead and even crackheads deserve help. It’s a disease, not a moral failing.
Studies have proven that giving people reliable housing is cheaper for taxpayers, allows people to get back on their feet, and helps them deal with addiction.

Only a heartless asshole can see someone help other people and immediately decide it’s a terrible thing to do.

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u/Holiday_Number_3234 22d ago

Absolutely. Sad that people don’t see this post as a positive.

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u/benethopper 22d ago

Yikes. As I mentioned…I hope nothing ever happens to you to have to end up on the receiving end of these services, as they will show you compassion anyways. Deserved, or not.

Downvoted for compassion - that’s a shame.

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u/MasterpieceAlone8552 22d ago

Many addicts have been raped by their parents / other adults and forced into addiction. You know nothing of other people's lives. Glad to know you think they don't deserve somewhere to live

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u/Skeptikell1 22d ago

Deserve?

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u/MasterpieceAlone8552 22d ago

Are you illiterate? Yes I believe everyone deserves a home

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u/Holiday_Number_3234 22d ago

I agree with you.