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Reader Rabbit

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3. I think any kind of success requires a social safety net that doesn't exist in the U.S.

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Sun Oct 23, 2022, 03:44 PM

Oct 2022

I know many European countries have programs to detox addicts and help those who need homes. Of course, most civilized nations don't allow developers and speculators to buy up all the available property so they can rent at inflated prices.

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I'm here in Portland... BadGimp Oct 2022 #1

Does anyone know a Place that has successfully dealt with that problem? Tender hopper Oct 2022 #2

I think any kind of success requires a social safety net that doesn't exist in the U.S. Reader Rabbit Oct 2022 #3