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And what of the mentally ill and destitute without support systems that can't help themselves?
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These are not the people I'm talking about. I'm talking about the people (like the guy I saw last night) who ask for $2 for food and then you see them buying crack two minutes later.
On a sidenote, I wouldn't mind seing some statistics on how many homeless people have a legitimate mental illness. I'm not doubting your claim, it would just be interesting.
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Despite liberal capitalism's dogma that everyone has a choice and is on a level playing field...We are not.
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It's a lot more level than bleeding-heart socialists make it out to be. There is always opportunity to improve yourself.
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There are disadvantaged. There are mentally ill and others who are not capable of holding down a job in an economically sound city.
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Agreed. There are also lazy *******s with "poor me" attitudes.
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It's not about you giving up that $5 dollars so you won't have that extra foamy cafe latte at Starbucks tomorrow.
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Much better if that goes to crack instead?
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It's about realizing that there is a social problem that WE as a society have ignored for far too long given how economically sound we are. After understanding that it is about making real efforts to correct some fundamental human wrongs that continue to take place.
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Again, apart from mental illness and whatnot, you can't expect other people to help you if you won't help yourself. Hard work and a positive attitude goes a long way in rectifying bad situations.