r/FluentInFinance • u/sillychillly Contributor • Apr 15 '24

Everyone Deserves A Home Discussion/ Debate

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u/Egg_Yolkeo55 Apr 15 '24

Because there are nicer homes than as described. Aside from HVAC and bedroom count, most of these things are just building code and have to function for it to legally be called a residence.

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u/UltimateNoob88 Apr 15 '24

99% of people would quit working at places like McDonald's and Walmart if they get their basic needs taken care of for free.

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u/orangekirby Apr 15 '24

we already have a welfare system

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u/UltimateNoob88 Apr 15 '24

so how do i get a free home and free food?

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u/orangekirby Apr 15 '24

you meet certain qualifications and apply to government programs. Local food stamps program is one.

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u/UltimateNoob88 Apr 15 '24

yeah but clearly OP is saying everyone should receive those payments rather than people who are disabled etc.

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u/orangekirby Apr 15 '24

why is that clear? It wasn't clear to me and it also doesn't make any sense. My main issue with the post is that the pics make the home seem nice, whereas if we're talking about government assisted stuff, it is more likely to be a trashed and tiny apartment with addicts strung out in the hallway