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user-inactivated · 3393 days ago · link · · parent · post: It’s unconstitutional to ban the homeless from sleeping outside, the federal government says

Where I live the homeless walk among us in brightly colored orange vests. It's like a bright orange scarlet letter. Their eyes look sad. They hold up signs that say things like, "Everybody Needs Help Sometimes."

So true.

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user-inactivated · 3393 days ago · link ·

I don't want to rain on the parade, but your username, while mildly entertaining for thirty seconds, is probably a case where mk or someone should step in. Chaos potential is maximal.

+discuss