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reddread

(6,896 posts) Sun Nov 30, 2014, 05:04 PM Nov 2014

WHY Homelessness?

if people wish to discuss and solve this social problem, it might help to read or listen to this interview.

https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2014/11/29/18764832.php

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WHY Homelessness? (Original Post) reddread Nov 2014 OP

Lack of proper safety nets Prophet 451 Nov 2014 #1

did you read the interview? reddread Dec 2014 #2

Prophet 451

(9,796 posts)

1. Lack of proper safety nets

Reply to reddread (Original post)

Sun Nov 30, 2014, 05:09 PM

Nov 2014

I haven't listened to the interview yet but I can't imagine it would change my opinion. Here (UK), the local council is obligated to house you if you're homeless. Now, it's not perfect as that often means a single room in a B&B but it's a roof over the head.

reddread

(6,896 posts)

2. did you read the interview?

Reply to Prophet 451 (Reply #1)

Tue Dec 2, 2014, 10:17 AM

Dec 2014

i would be curious about your thoughts.

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