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[โ€“] [email protected] 72 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

As someone who's been in circles where the question of why we value homeless people and don't just remove them to make room for people who actually contribute, why yes this is surprisingly real

[โ€“] explodicle 7 points 3 weeks ago

Besides, from the perspective of the rich, the homeless contribute a deterrent. It's a billboard warning you that you'll be homeless if you stop smiling at work.