Expensive-Economist8 t1_j0jfn94 wrote on December 17, 2022 at 2:27 AM

Reply to comment by UniversityofBath in Hi! I’m Dr Lucy Maddox from Bath University (UK). I’m a clinical psychologist researching compassionate care and things that can get in the way. I have a new book out called A Year To Change Your Mind, about how psychology can help with everyday life by UniversityofBath

What do you think about the possibility that “compassion fatigue “ is an honest assessment of reality. I work(ed) in the arena of homeless services and permanent supportive housing where self sufficiency is voluntary. I’ve seen so many people give up because they’re just waiting for their free apartment and case management services. Why should I bust my butt as a taxpayer to support those folks? What are your thoughts about that?

lostjohnscave t1_j0kjrr2 wrote on December 17, 2022 at 9:55 AM

Take a step back.

What is stopping you from just giving up, and getting a free apartment? It would be easier than busting your ass as a tax payer right?

Healthy people don't act that way. Healthy people want to be doing things. They want to be connected with others. They want to be productive.

And yes, there are people who are unhealthy AND have issues like being lazy, or entitled, etc, but those issues aren't actually fixed by punishing them.

In fact, your taxpayer ass probably pays more for the people out on the street. (Atleast that's true in my country).

So if you pay more for people out on the street, are you actually upset about paying for their house? Or is there some sort of value judgment connected to it?..do you think they don't "deserve" it?