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disassociationfairy t1_ivuj8lk wrote

Reply to comment by Nwk_NJ in 7 Eleven to go by mantunesofnewark

“Wrong element” you mean homeless people looking for a place to just be. Folks with very little options needing some place to stay in their down time. You have your house, apartment, condo, or wherever that you can chill in during your downtime where are the unhoused supposed to go? They have to move because people like you don’t like to see them? They are the “wrong element” because they have no place to live and have the audacity to find a place that’s convenient for them to be. These are people, human beings! They deserve a place to stay and a modicum of comfort just like everyone else.

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Nwk_NJ t1_ivulroh wrote

You are out in space. People hanging on those steps are not all homeless. I usually see people selling k2, drinking, arguing, and have seen attempted robberies. One that stands out was the robbery of an immigrant man carrying groceries.

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disassociationfairy t1_ivumwsq wrote

I’m regularly out there working with the homeless population and that is not what I see. You see what you want and look for reasons to hate.

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Nwk_NJ t1_ivuolyj wrote

You can ignore reality by insinuating that everyone who points it out, or disagrees with you must be intolerant, but it won't change reality.

In sure it's an angry and isolating space to be in when you've gotta consistently categorize people as hateful just to maintain a worldview. But more power to you. I wish you well.

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disassociationfairy t1_ivupgjz wrote

I’m not angry, again with the dog whistle. I’m certainly not isolated. I have community, I have my people. Sorry if it hurts to have your hand revealed. Sorry that your reality is rooted in biases that you can’t see beyond. I’m going to enjoy my day, I hope you do too.

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