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To: nickcarraway
Most folks, they're not looking for a handout. They really want an opportunity — an opportunity to get a home, an opportunity to get a job and get back on their feet and find a way to make their lives move forward

Nice thought but untrue.

Most homeless people are addicts and/or people suffering from mental illness.

4 posted on 05/24/2026 1:27:13 PM PDT by RoosterRedux
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To: RoosterRedux
Most homeless people are addicts and/or people suffering from mental illness.

From my years on the MPDC, I can say you're right. I would add alcohol to the list of drugs, especially since it's also addictive.
7 posted on 05/24/2026 1:35:08 PM PDT by ComputerGuy
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To: RoosterRedux
Right you are.

They are absolutely looking for a handout, such as "get a home".

Watsonville was once a nice town and area.

Also, finding "a way to make their lives move forward" should include legal entry into our fine Country, learning our language, respecting our customs, obeying our laws, and working hard earn an honest living.

I'd love to be wrong about what I actually expect in a year or so, we'll see.

10 posted on 05/24/2026 1:40:31 PM PDT by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never...in nothing, great or small...Winston ChurchIill)
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To: RoosterRedux

Most are just plain f’n bums who know how to work the system. They do not want an opportunity. They want free sh— without doing anything. They’ll destroy these houses in no time. Bunch of damn fools to offer them free housing. Unreal the stupidity l.


14 posted on 05/24/2026 1:43:57 PM PDT by albie
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To: RoosterRedux; All

Exactly the central point of Spencer Pratt’s debate point and internet ads.
Giving homeless who are 90% homeless because they are addicts and spend
Their money on fentanyl, meth, street heroin laced with the same- is NOT
helping them, it just gives them a “home” to shoot yo
in and to allow others to pile in and join them. Particularly their drug
dealing suppliers. Mis- applied feels good expensive waste of
revenue propping up the drug trade who gives pols CASH!


28 posted on 05/24/2026 2:20:34 PM PDT by John S Mosby (Sic Semper Tyrannis)
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