Recent comments in /f/springfieldMO

Creepy-Explorer2390 t1_j4d2xcn wrote

Y’all can dislike my comment as much as you like, I’m telling you the truth. I come from California. I moved from California to missouri because it’s become a heap of trash and crime. If you can’t handle the truth maybe y’all should move to Californiaproof here

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the_honeyman t1_j4d2nw8 wrote

I've been to California. All up and down the state. You're exaggerating the problem, and spouting talking points that have no basis in reality. Of course bigger cities in areas that stay semi-tropical year round will have more homeless. Are they much better in addressing the situation? No, but pointing at the mere existence of homeless people isn't the gotcha you think it is.

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the_honeyman t1_j4d2dwt wrote

Except safe use centers destigmatize drug use and actually lead more people to a path to sobriety. Additionally, the state doesn't own the parks in Springfield, so this law doesn't apply. Plus, you've basically just said "I don't care about the problem as long as I don't have to look at it." All kicking them out of their campground does is expose them to the elements and endangers them while they have to seek a new place to shelter.

Arresting people who don't have any other options does nothing but keep them trapped in yet another cycle.

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