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nonightowl · 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mar dhea

I know there are rough and abusive people out there on the streets because of the news and reports of incidents. I'm maybe somewhat naive having never seen the lifestyle full on like it can be in bigger centers. You're familiar with this. You're from a metropolitan area?

Unfortunately, yes. It's common in all major cities in this "advanced" country, the US. No wonder sci-fi novels and movies ALWAYS show the US unraveling. It's NEVER anybody else.

And we have mass shootings that no other country has. You can get shot just by going to the grocery store or bank, it doesn't have to be somewhere with huge crowds like a concert. Shopping center, restaurant, dance studio, schools, churches, etc. We are a sick society.

And you can literally cross the intersection or street, going from upscale to seedy in just a few feet.

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Originally Posted by mote.of.soul

@nonightowl

snip: Though that comment of mine was meant to be a usage of the the cheap, corny, well used 'irony' about the 'developed' countries, like my country is too. Not at all pinpointing the US in my mind, my friend.

I always thought New Zealand was more advanced/developed than the US! Oh, it's okay if you meant the US originally. It's true, so no offense. It's embarrassing, richest country in the world and we have Third World conditions for many people. I have nothing against helping migrants, but we can't even take care of our OWN people.

It's a loaded topic you're right. And one it seems our government is unable to solve. They are so far behind, I don't see how they can catch up now. This has been around for DECADES, and we used to criminalize homelessness, arresting people because they have nowhere to go. If we only paid people enough to feed, clothe, and house themselves plus give them medical care, we wouldn't see tents everywhere.

Gosh, ranting again for a "random thoughts" thread.

Once I get started on this, it's hard to stop.