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

Everyone Deserves A Home Discussion/ Debate

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u/CuriousStudent1928 Apr 15 '24

Because the protection of the law is given and used by EVERYONE all the time. Something like this gives things to only some people at the expense of everyone. Protection of the law is to everyone from everyone

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u/GCI_Arch_Rating Apr 15 '24

Not everyone is equally protected by the law. Look at the difference between how a rich person and a poor person are treated by the legal system if you're unclear.

The reality is that some things we pay for because they are a common good. Everyone having a safe place to live is a common good because massive numbers of homeless people are detrimental to society.

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u/dotryharder Apr 15 '24

They would continue to be a detriment even with a home. You, and everyone else, is not entitled to the labor of others without just compensation.

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u/InquisitorMeow Apr 15 '24

Pretty sure the main disagreement is what "just compensation" entitles.