L.A. to declare 'state of emergency' on homelessness

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Post by flannery » Thu, Sep 24, 2015, 8:42 AM UTC

L.A. to declare 'state of emergency' on homelessness
latimes.com

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Post by Axsuul » Thu, Sep 24, 2015, 9:01 AM UTC

I'm really glad to see this issue on the front page. I live in downtown LA and I'm on the front lines of this epidemic. It does seem like the situation is getting worse. I wonder if technology can somehow play a role here. I would gladly fund some of the "regulars" around here via some type of Watsi-esque solution.

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Post by cbeach » Thu, Sep 24, 2015, 9:07 AM UTC

House prices rise because an area is prospering. Those with no investment in the area are forced to move to an area they can afford. Such is life for all of us.

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Post by yurylifshits » Thu, Sep 24, 2015, 9:12 AM UTC

San Francisco should do something too.

I'd love pay an extra tax to fund solutions to this massive problem.

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Post by thangalin » Thu, Sep 24, 2015, 9:14 AM UTC

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/09/22/home-free

Technology to expedite housing construction would be helpful.

Re: L.A. to declare 'state of emergency' on homelessness

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Post by jakeogh » Thu, Sep 24, 2015, 9:23 AM UTC

yurylifshits wrote: post #4

San Francisco should do something too. I'd love pay an extra tax to fund solutions to this massive problem.

I donate to people, but is forcing (violently if necessary) other people to do the same ethical? Aren't there better ways?

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Post by elcct » Thu, Sep 24, 2015, 9:23 AM UTC

Why exactly homelessness is a problem?

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Post by tormeh » Thu, Sep 24, 2015, 9:26 AM UTC

jakeogh wrote: post #6

yurylifshits wrote: post #4

San Francisco should do something too. I'd love pay an extra tax to fund solutions to this massive problem.

I donate to people, but is forcing (violently if necessary) other people to do the same ethical? Aren't there better ways?

Yes.

Re: L.A. to declare 'state of emergency' on homelessness

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Post by alkonaut » Thu, Sep 24, 2015, 9:33 AM UTC

jakeogh wrote: post #6

yurylifshits wrote: post #4

San Francisco should do something too. I'd love pay an extra tax to fund solutions to this massive problem.

I donate to people, but is forcing (violently if necessary) other people to do the same ethical? Aren't there better ways?

> .. is forcing [...] ethical?

In a democracy taxes would be considered ethical, by most. Even for redistribution.

> Aren't there better ways?

There could be. Do you know any? Use your vote.

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Post by Shivetya » Thu, Sep 24, 2015, 9:36 AM UTC

yurylifshits wrote: post #4

San Francisco should do something too. I'd love pay an extra tax to fund solutions to this massive problem.

Well SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Taxes) exist in many areas for roads and schools. Why not put it to a vote. However before succumbing to yet another tax why not have the current expenditures of the local government examined to insure the money they currently get is not wasted, especially on pet projects.