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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would really prefer the people who attack me to own homes, or at least be renters. I would feel much less outrage.[/quote]

Your facetiousness isn't bringing victims back to life. People point is that instead of advocating that the mentally ill be given tents, advocate for treatment and safe facilities.[/quote]

Yeah, people who are a danger to themselves and others need help. No one is arguing with you there.

People who you just don't like to see on the streets should get housing, not crappy shelters and restrictions that prevent them from getting work.  Or a tent if they need it to survive in the meantime.[/quote]
What are the “restrictions” that would prevent someone from getting to work?  The main reason they don’t go to shelters is because there are restrictions on drugs and other anti-social behaviors.

We are literally back to the saying, “beggars cannot be choosers”. Don’t have a home, you need to accept what is given to you or be provided free transportation to somewhere else that you can try your luck. [/quote]

Timing restrictions are a big one. You don't get to come and go as you please.  That can be especially hard for people working a shift who may have unpredictable hours.  For example, if the manager says you need to work overtime or lose your job but you need to be at the shelter by 7pm....

It's a system that is designed to keep people down.[/quote]

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