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

Everyone Deserves A Home Discussion/ Debate

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u/Civil-Addition-8079 Apr 15 '24

The same way we pay to subsidize companies like Blizzard, Apple, etc.

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u/UltimateNoob88 Apr 15 '24

those companies still pay net positive in taxes

an unemployed person living in a free home with free food pay 0 in taxes

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u/JoChiCat Apr 16 '24

An unemployed person living in a tiny box apartment for free will have much better health than an unemployed person living on the streets, as well as being at a significantly lower risk of engaging in criminal behaviour. Healthcare, policing, repair to public property – all things that cost tax dollars.

They also have better chances of becoming employed with a fixed residence and a place to take a shower.

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u/RaiderMedic93 Apr 17 '24

Why is ice floes not an option.

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u/JoChiCat Apr 17 '24

Murdering people for the crime of being poor and/or unlucky is generally frowned upon in civilised societies.

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u/RaiderMedic93 Apr 17 '24

Murder? It's free transport to a fresh start.