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Originally Posted by DownInFlames
That was at Macleod and Southland Drive. I saw a guy out there the next morning who came close to getting hit too.
The simple solution is to get people to stop giving them money. The hard (but ultimate) solution is dealing with the homeless situation that isn't going to go away any time soon. Most of these guys seem able-bodied so they can work. You guys joke about making them join the military but some kind of public service might be a good idea.
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I think it's naive to assume that because they look able bodied that they could work. They're up against so many barriers. Poor work history, addiction, no access to Internet, no clue to do a resume/cover letter, perception from employers...etc. The list goes on. Poverty and homelessness and addiction are terrible cycles that are so hard to break.
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