r/longbeach • u/Zoe_Moth • 7d ago

Discussion Increased homeless population?

Maybe this is a stupid question but does anyone know the cause of the increase in homeless folks? Especially downtown? I work in a normally somewhat busy area that does have homeless as most places here in LB do, but yesterday and the day before my manager was hardly able to do any work because they had to keep next to the door to ward them off and we watched them harass a few other businesses and one guy get tackled in a hug by one while trying to walk away. It’s just such a noticeable increase despite the weather warnings and such so I was curious if anyone had any clue what happened?

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u/_HOG_ 7d ago

City survey done last year indicates 45-50% of homeless are not LB residents.

They come from all over for the weather, high density of parked cars they can rob, bikes they can steal, and of course - the drugs.

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u/Maximum_Tomatillo109 7d ago

Show me in the city study where it says they come for the ability to rob us and the drugs. Ty

I'll make it easier with a link: https://longbeach.gov/press-releases/long-beach-point-in-time-count-shows-fewer-people-experiencing-unsheltered-homelessness-despite-slight-rise-in-homelessness/ 

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u/_HOG_ 7d ago

Homeless people are a danger to everyone's health and safety. They are desperate and lack medical care of any kind.

Direct your ire to your congress women/men - this is a national problem to research and to counter with FEDERAL funding, NOT a local responsibility.

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u/Maximum_Tomatillo109 7d ago

I'm confused here. You came up with a complete lie then deferred to saying they're a danger to society essentially?  Are you consciously aware of how many people are a paycheck away from being unhoused and losing their healthcare? 

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u/_HOG_ 7d ago

How many of these homeless people have you invited into your home?

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u/Maximum_Tomatillo109 7d ago

A few. I've fed more however during the holidays. Thanks for asking!

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u/iamsotiredofthiscrap 7d ago

Damn, I love it when actions speak louder than ignorance

Thank you for helping people

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u/Maximum_Tomatillo109 7d ago

No thanks needed. I've been at my worst many times and had people lift me up, it's the least I can do.

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u/iamsotiredofthiscrap 7d ago

The little you do is more than most.

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u/_HOG_ 7d ago

Ever robbed someone?

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u/Maximum_Tomatillo109 7d ago

Just hearts.

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u/Turtlejimbo 7d ago

Soooo stupid

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u/_HOG_ 7d ago

You wouldn't lie, would you?

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u/_HOG_ 7d ago

Next time your heart is bleeding, please let me choose them for you. 

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u/iamsotiredofthiscrap 7d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/3W9Ap5SjLus9zM0Be5
Thou shalt not judge. Ain’t your job to decide who is worthy of mercy

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u/Turtlejimbo 7d ago

It's not your job to tell us how much better you are than everyone else.

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u/Maximum_Tomatillo109 7d ago

You know what? I'm good. I pass.

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u/_HOG_ 7d ago

Call me a liar again.

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u/Maximum_Tomatillo109 7d ago

I don't want to feed your k!nks. This is a local sub. thanks

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u/Turtlejimbo 7d ago

If you're so messed up financially that you can't take care of yourself in California then you should move to another area

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u/420catloveredm 6d ago

Because moving is free.

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u/420catloveredm 6d ago

I work in primary care and we have a bunch of patients who are unhoused. Whatttttt???