Officials in Nevada demolish tiny homes built for homeless in Las Vegas

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[–]Canbot 5 insightful - 3 fun5 insightful - 2 fun6 insightful - 3 fun -  (2 children)

I'm sure savage was going to stop using drugs now that he had a door to lock, but like the saying goes "the road to hell is paved with good intentions" and these kinds of "projects" become slums. If allowed to continue in 3 years there would be a documentary about how evil the city is for building slums and forcing these poor people to live there and causing all of thier problems. Just like there are documentaries about all the housing projects.

There are no utilities there. No trash pick up. No security. No sewage.

It would become a hazmat sight within months. Spreading disease, enhancing crime, and creating a huge mess for someone else to clean up.

[–]NuclearBadger 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

As someone who was homeless, it's 100% their fault if it's long term. Do not help these people, there are loads of ways to become un-homeless but you have to get off your arse and work for it.

hint: they don't like working.

[–]JasonCarswell 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

I agree with everything but the "Do not help these people." Or more importantly, do not let the government stop kind people from helping these people, because we don't need desperate people doing desperate shit. Further, it might not be so bad if there was meaningful fulfilling work for them to do. Our consumerist culture has programmed too many folks to feel entitled and bitter - and lazy.