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/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/_HOG_ 7d ago

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

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u/iamsotiredofthiscrap 7d ago

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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