Indeed, this is the notion behind liberal politics, which have been soundly rejected by the public.
>It's just a matter of priorities.
The public couldn't be clearer that meeting basic needs for people who are unable to earn a living isn't a priority.
>What message do you think they were trying to send?
"Fuck the even poorer people who are changing my culture and taking my jobs."
>Are you an American?
Um, yes, the context of this thread is the San Francisco public library.
>What do you propose is done?
Make city life as attractive and cheap as possible to bring back the tax base from the suburbs; use the money to fund public housing and mental health services.
Continuing to degrade city life only drives away the resources that could be tapped for real solutions.
Indeed, this is the notion behind liberal politics, which have been soundly rejected by the public.
>It's just a matter of priorities.
The public couldn't be clearer that meeting basic needs for people who are unable to earn a living isn't a priority.
>What message do you think they were trying to send?
"Fuck the even poorer people who are changing my culture and taking my jobs."
>Are you an American?
Um, yes, the context of this thread is the San Francisco public library.
>What do you propose is done?
Make city life as attractive and cheap as possible to bring back the tax base from the suburbs; use the money to fund public housing and mental health services.
Continuing to degrade city life only drives away the resources that could be tapped for real solutions.