The chief accomplishment of Silicon Valley is corrupting the American Dream to steal+hoard the common wealth while simultaneously slashing consumer protection and worker rights
@elonmusk In the American context, this does not excuse Jim Crow, whose ghost still violently haunts us. Conversation of the African Slave Trade should never result in, "Well actually slavery was practiced all over the world," (dismissive) but instead "Yeah that was super fucked" (empathy)
We can't be afraid of our neighbors, it corrupts the fragile sanctity of life. When you see someone down on their luck, don't judge. Pray that they don't give up and that they will be surrounded by caring people that are willing to invest in them.
There is a homeless encampment in south Minneapolis right now of roughly 200 individuals. They've been a growing community that has coalesced from other encampments in the area. They've set up one entrance, with security and visitor restrictions to keep the residents safe.
The correct strategy, and outlook from average citizens, is to view every human being as someone that wants the best life for themselves -> a life of meaning, holistic health, mastery, and autonomy. Someone, that if given the opportunity, will build a good life and heal.
It's about deciding, as a people, which sector will stand up and take initiative for human dignity. And I say the homelessness epidemic aught be picked up by the Healthcare industry. Social services can facilitate the integration of physical and mental health, to optimize CARE.
The city plans to force eviction on Dec. 14th, which means bringing in construction trucks to destroy and sweep up all property indiscriminately. It's hard to hold specific sectors of our fragmented system accountable, and useless to blame the entire thing.