The majority of the homeless population is there because of mental health issues, which is exacerbated by drugs. If you say that policy helped to close mental institutions and treatment centers, then I would agree with you.
Politicians blaming homelessness on mental health or addiction issues is a deflection technique.
It is a complete abdication of moral responsibility for the way so many public policies have driven people into chronic and unbearable despair for decades.
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Plus economic policies, educational policies, criminal justice policies and more.
Jul 28, 2023 · 1:55 PM UTC
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