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I seem to remember at the time everyone was saying "This doesn't sound like a good idea, let's see how that works out for you..."

Well...

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[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

Housman had owned the entire block of property that stretches the length of Clinton Street since 2019.

Good riddance. Landlords investing in residential property is a wealth crime.

[–] Itdidnttrickledown@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Fucked around and found out. Or the path to hell is paved with good intentions.

[–] radicalautonomy@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Okay, so this guy wasn't actually an officer, but he was trying to maintain the peace on his block. I can respect that. But there are reasons there are so many homeless people, and mental health issues is often either a catalyst in or a symptom of their being on the streets. I feel bad this dude was killed, but c'mon man...dont get in the middle of beef between two people, whether they are homeless or not, whether you've vetted them as worthy of living on your block or not. You're not a middle school teacher.

[–] bigbadmoose@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Boomers always being fools

[–] Cornpop@lemmy.world -3 points 2 months ago (2 children)
[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Hey now, he vetted them and everything...

[–] Soulg@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yeah that's healthy way to view other people

[–] Cornpop@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Yea someone who stabs a person in the neck is scum.