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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]These were all such grand old stations. We have no civic pride. We can take care of people AND have nice things. When did we stop aiming for that? [/quote]

We have addiction and metal health problems that are swept under the rug. Framing both as a "housing" issue has worked nicely to line the pockets of developers and politicians. Many of the unhoused have criminal records, it is hard to tell who may become violent.

The balance in public spaces post cv has really shifted, making them seem best avoided.

It was Regan and the ACLU who shut down institutions w/o anything to take their place.

It was Bush who gave us the HUD program Housing First which does not allow ANY conditions re: treatment or work/education requirements.

The newer meth causes psychosis faster, per The Atlantic and synthetic marijuana can be any chemicals sprayed on cardboard and smoked.

I know a lot of people who have left DC and crime and the cost of living were top reasons. When it was CHEAP here in the early 90s crime seemed like a trade off. Now carjackings are in broad daylight and parents with young kids have been repeatedly attacked on the Hill. [/quote]

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