Don’t forget the war on drugs

    • @HexadecimalSky@lemmy.world
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      233 months ago

      Yes, however there are many people who are homeless because they are unable to “properly” function in society due to untreated mental illnesses, part of Reagan’s budget cuts reduced public health funding, shuttering public mental health facilities. Granted, some had horrendous conditions which has a lasting reputation for “Insane asylums”.

    • @Coreidan@lemmy.world
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      23 months ago

      Having mental illness makes homes affordable tho for those that struggle to maintain employment because of said mental issues.

      It’s both.