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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What would you want if you were in that situation? Have you talked to them? Asked them what they need? I don't see how you expect them to care about what you want if you don't care about what they want. If you're approaching it from and adversarial standpoint you're just [b]using your position of power to prioritize your needs over theirs[/b].[/quote] Sorry, but I think this is naive, bad advice. This person is living in front of OP's home, which means this homeless person could be watching OP's kids and family's comings and goings. I would not interact in any way. You have no idea what kind of mental and other problems this person has. OP, please keep us posted. I agree with calling the support agency, but I, personally, would also call the police. I would want a complaint on file about this in the unfortunate event that things escalate.[/quote] So you're using this route. Got it. Just know that you're an unkind person. And if there's ever a conflict with someone in a higher position of power don't be shocked if they turn the tables on you.[/quote] An "unkind" person? Get off your high horse. How about a safe, rational person who is putting her family's needs first?[/quote] Again, don't be shocked when you get stepped on by the next person up on the ladder.[/quote] What does this even mean? Like paying 40% of gross income in federal and state tax year after year while billionaires pay nothing and even are able to have Roth IRAs with over a billion dollars? Like getting laid off from your job with no severance while the CEO gets a golden parachute? Like something like that?[/quote] Or commit crime against you or your loved ones and get away with it because they have the system rigged for them. Do you know how many rich kids get away with sexually assaulting women in college? It's sick. And the dynamic is the same. Whoever has the power controls the less powerful. Or, you can flip that dynamic.[/quote]
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