RAZD writes:
Florida made it a felony to feed homeless people, and arrested a pastor that was handing out food.
Cities (republicans) have passed laws making it illegal to sleep outside at night - I don't know what the punishment is for breaking these laws, probably put them in jail.
Those sound like specific anti-vagrancy efforts rather than the state not feeding those that are starving in a systematic way, but I don't know anything about your laws.
So if "basic needs are met" then would that not "support drug and alcohol addiction" ??? (Especially if decriminalizing and treating drugs would be part of the program).
I'm not arguing against progressive social measures, I'm saying that purely increasing benefits is unlikely to reduce crime in the direct way you seem to suggest.
Its harder to steal from poorer people, especially when they are in concentrated locations.
Not at all, most stealing is done amongst people and properties in poorer areas and it was perceived wisdom that economic downturns created unemployment which created criime. Not so this time.
People should be able to work a 35-40 hour week and get health, sick leave and health benefits, food and shelter, with time for family and some rest and relaxation.
I agree, so why not move to a sane country?
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