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cgod  ·  2532 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Bussed out: how America moves its homeless

If a person wants a bus ticket it seems respectful to give it to them regardless of ones fears about the outcome but hell I give homeless people cash with absolutely no concern that the money might spent on booze or drugs. I hope my five bucks buys them a sliver of freedom or comfort. I have little respect for Maslow. I find Nanny state moralizing nauseating but if we looked at busing programs and fond out they had a net benefit for the individuals maybe people who want to have a chance at fresh start would get even more opportunities to take that chance.