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Whatever dude.. I can see you just wanted to argue with somebody.. dont get all defensive it's all good.. I jus gave you some good karma, and I hope you're never homeless
The homeless
- Thread starter Freak Show
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each homeless persons story is different, but one thing is certain:
2% of the population in america control 90% of the wealth. just a fraction of the money bill gates, oprah, the ceo's of ford, enron, make in a SINGLE YEAR could feed every underpriviledged person in the United states. It could give every child health care, a warm blanket for every homeless, etc.
got to love capitalism and the free market!
2% of the population in america control 90% of the wealth. just a fraction of the money bill gates, oprah, the ceo's of ford, enron, make in a SINGLE YEAR could feed every underpriviledged person in the United states. It could give every child health care, a warm blanket for every homeless, etc.
got to love capitalism and the free market!
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Interesting response to absolutely nothing I asserted. Why'd you even quote me?
What are you trying to conclude by categorizing all old people as WW2 vets and all homeless as lazy freaks? Your ignorance? Proven.
If stats are your thing, more WW2 vets have died than still alive, by a large margin.
What are you trying to prove by further dehumanizing someone who already lives on the streets? Is someone asking you for a handout supposed to perform for a few cents for your amusement? Either this is a joke, or you've got real issues. I suspect the latter.
dballer said:
Interesting response to absolutely nothing I asserted. Why'd you even quote me?
What are you trying to conclude by categorizing all old people as WW2 vets and all homeless as lazy freaks? Your ignorance? Proven.
If stats are your thing, more WW2 vets have died than still alive, by a large margin.
What are you trying to prove by further dehumanizing someone who already lives on the streets? Is someone asking you for a handout supposed to perform for a few cents for your amusement? Either this is a joke, or you've got real issues. I suspect the latter.
spongebob
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its all about choices in my opinion, at least a high percentage of the time.
old people should be treated as such and with the highest respect. ANYbody with a capable body can get a job and work thier way up.
p.s. i do agree with the point i think you were making. no social security if your already banking.
MattTheSkywalker said:
its all about choices in my opinion, at least a high percentage of the time.
old people should be treated as such and with the highest respect. ANYbody with a capable body can get a job and work thier way up.
p.s. i do agree with the point i think you were making. no social security if your already banking.
Norman Bates
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junglist said:
Very true.
But since my goal is to have enough money to live on the interest rates i still go for capitalism. ( call me a dreamer, but i mean that serious.I don´t want to work forever)
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Treat them with respect as you would treat anyone with respect. These's nothing magic about being older. Age is not always equal to wisdom.
The younger people of the world do not need to bear teh burden of their lack of preparation. It is time to make Social Security optional.
spongebob said:
Treat them with respect as you would treat anyone with respect. These's nothing magic about being older. Age is not always equal to wisdom.
The younger people of the world do not need to bear teh burden of their lack of preparation. It is time to make Social Security optional.
Prometheus
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junglist said:
Exactly!!! that is why we should switch to soviet/cuban-style communism, that way .01% of the population can not only control 100% of the wealth and dictate the lives of the other 99.99%, but can also be secure in their wealth, safe from competition from the proles stuck in breadlines or getting shot trying to escape to America.
government intervention and forced wealth redistribution will not solve homelessness any more than it has improved the situation of minorites living in the American inner city - the best it can do is ensure that everyone except the elite is equally poor. at least under capitalism, those homeless have a chance to better themselves.
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If you're ill, and don't have a home, you can't get help, because you have to have a mailing address. Despite what many think, being a substance addict is an illness, as much as thought disorders are.
Most shelters and residential treatment facilities are full. Women can usually get help from a support system, but men are often out of luck, unfortunately. After a while, they start to distrust the "system" so much that they decide that they're better off not "being a part of it".
Not that I agree. But I've known someone who works rehabilitating homeless vets, and this is what I've been told.
Most shelters and residential treatment facilities are full. Women can usually get help from a support system, but men are often out of luck, unfortunately. After a while, they start to distrust the "system" so much that they decide that they're better off not "being a part of it".
Not that I agree. But I've known someone who works rehabilitating homeless vets, and this is what I've been told.
spongebob
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then lets combine it with welfare, regardless the same percentage of old folks who actually need it will still be the same. and i'd be willing to bet that a high percentage of those folks recieving social security actually need it. and we cant say the younger people shouldnt bare the burden for the older peoples lack of preparedness. then we shouldnt have any social programs and that includes your idea of taking the social security fund and helping the homeless, because they didnt prepare for shit. at least people recieving social security woorked and contributed something.
MattTheSkywalker said:
then lets combine it with welfare, regardless the same percentage of old folks who actually need it will still be the same. and i'd be willing to bet that a high percentage of those folks recieving social security actually need it. and we cant say the younger people shouldnt bare the burden for the older peoples lack of preparedness. then we shouldnt have any social programs and that includes your idea of taking the social security fund and helping the homeless, because they didnt prepare for shit. at least people recieving social security woorked and contributed something.
