21 sats \ 6 replies \ @TNStacker 12 Jul \ parent \ on: When Rents Rise, So Does Homelessness charts_and_numbers
This is what drives me nuts about you man, no one said it was the root cause. You create useless circular arguments when you argue a different point.. It is not informative like you think. Do you do this on purpose?
Most impactful does not equal root cause!
Zero impact
Rents and homeless have zero correlation
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The analysts write that while homelessness often has several contributing factors - such as substance use disorder, mental health...
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“None are as impactful as housing costs”
This statement is empirically false and politically deceptive
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There exists a price point where most renters become homeless. You're just blaming those hanging on to the lowest rungs of the ladder.
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Renters downsize or move to a cheaper location or get a roommate
Renters can negotiate with their landlord to lower rent
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Sometimes that downsizing is to an RV or car or the street.
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