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DaddyBobMN t1_iy3haw7 wrote

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Homelessness is notoriously difficult to quantify, even our own census bureau admits that. Depending on who is doing to estimating the real numbers are two to five times higher than what is counted.

And why the need for name calling, can't you have discourse like an adult? How many accounts have you been through at this point?

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garden_ofaedan t1_iy3mkhu wrote

Okay, you’re right, the name was unnecessary and I apologize for that. “How many accounts have I been through” following the question of if I can have discourse like an adult would have me as you the same of whether you can also have discourse like an adult.

Do I think the numbers we’re given of homeless people reflect the true number of homeless individuals? Nope. But I also am not just pulling the statement of “more empty homes than houseless folks” out of my behind? Also nope. The research done, while impossible to perfectly quantify given how much situations fluctuate person to person, shows what it shows. I’m curious though why you seem to so firmly believe there aren’t actually enough homes to end homelessness since still no evidence has been shared to back up your point. Could you please cite your sources? Not asking as a “gotcha”— if I’m wrong, I’ll gladly rectify my stance. Believe it or not I am actually open to learning.

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RetiscentSun t1_iy4tjfv wrote

> This is factually incorrect and I truly hope you don't believe it.

I would love to see what facts you are relying on to make this statement.

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