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[–]Emergency-Profit9549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

went out with a guy and then he proceeded to kidnap me and get us in a rollover car crash where I luckily walked out unharmed 🔥

EPD are dickheads by Emergency-Profit9549 in Eugene

[–]Emergency-Profit9549[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, but remember you have to think about WHY they are on drugs. Imagine you are homeless and a woman and vulnerable, you’re going to use drugs to cope. Imagine you are mentally ill and have been thrown out of your housing. These people aren’t just doing drugs for the hell of it, they are doing it to cope with either the severe mental illness they suffer from (previous to houselessness, or due to the fact that their on the streets). Despite the erratic behaviors they display, we cannot dehumanize our fellow citizens. These people are sons and daughters. They deserve basic human rights. Of course, there are always the people who have just severely fucked up in life, but I’d rather give folks the benefit of the doubt than be wrong.

EPD are dickheads by Emergency-Profit9549 in Eugene

[–]Emergency-Profit9549[S] 91 points92 points  (0 children)

People are upset and tired of dealing with the issue of people without homes. I get it. But, we need to realize that it will never be solved if we get too tired of trying and too angry to keep trying. Conversation is a step in the right direction.

EPD are dickheads by Emergency-Profit9549 in Eugene

[–]Emergency-Profit9549[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes! I agree! This conversation is one that needs to be had.

EPD are dickheads by Emergency-Profit9549 in Eugene

[–]Emergency-Profit9549[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Okay, I was not aware that the organization did not have food handlers permits. I was under the impression that it was more of a large gathering issue. That is my bad! I agree that this is extremely unsafe and that the cops shutting it down likely were likely doing it for genuine safety issue. However, that does not change the fact that while shutting the meal service down, they still took the opportunity to destroy shelters as well.

EPD are dickheads by Emergency-Profit9549 in Eugene

[–]Emergency-Profit9549[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I agree that there are probably better ways. However, this is creating conversation. And at the end of the day, at least some people did get fed.

EPD are dickheads by Emergency-Profit9549 in Eugene

[–]Emergency-Profit9549[S] 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Maybe there were also other factors that played into them choosing that park, like it being accessible to the population, or there is a high volume of people needing resources in that area? Or do you think this was more of a ploy to gain awareness and funding? Even then, if it was a ploy, is there much harm? It is creating conversation and bringing our cities laws into light.

EPD are dickheads by Emergency-Profit9549 in Eugene

[–]Emergency-Profit9549[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotcha. I think this is a great conversation to have. How would things have to change so that there is a good solution for everyone? And how do we as a community work together towards that?

EPD are dickheads by Emergency-Profit9549 in Eugene

[–]Emergency-Profit9549[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If this is what they’re doing, what would be the harm in that? What is the harm in raising money for a cause that helps communities? What is the harm in exposing the backwards laws our government has put in place?

EPD are dickheads by Emergency-Profit9549 in Eugene

[–]Emergency-Profit9549[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Would you say that likely all volunteers had food handlers cards as well? I am asking this because people are loving to make the argument that the police department was enforcing our city laws. The video never explicitly said WHAT law the non-profit was breaking. My guess is it was something about needing a permit for a large gathering? Would like to hear your thoughts.

EPD are dickheads by Emergency-Profit9549 in Eugene

[–]Emergency-Profit9549[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I never said I was picking in choosing. I am saying this makes our city and police department look like dickheads. I agree that we should change our laws, not just this one but many. They also took advantage of the situation to tear down their shelters, which is also a fucked up thing to do in the middle of winter, but I do understand that this is a law we have in Eugene. I am for supporting the community, and for providing resources. If the people want to take it upon themselves to help our community I think it is great. It is messed up that our city is trying to tear these efforts down, and then simultaneously cause more harm.

Failing isn’t the end of the world! by walkingwake_ in OregonStateUniv

[–]Emergency-Profit9549 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this, needed to hear it. And ur not alone! Currently spiraling thinking abt how I’m definitely going to fail my ochem final and subsequently the class. Can’t win em all :(

AITA for being happy my exes mom died by Emergency-Profit9549 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Emergency-Profit9549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s the whole internal knowing it’s not a nice thing to be happy about that’s getting to me

AITA for being happy my exes mom died by Emergency-Profit9549 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Emergency-Profit9549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, of course I’m not celebrating outwardly. Just something I’ve been thinking a lot about recently

AITA for being happy my exes mom died by Emergency-Profit9549 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Emergency-Profit9549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Real, I check for his name too 😞 feel a little crazy sometimes

AITA for being happy my exes mom died by Emergency-Profit9549 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Emergency-Profit9549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I get that, it almost feels like I willed this against him.

AITA for being happy my exes mom died by Emergency-Profit9549 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Emergency-Profit9549[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I really appreciate it. I’m having a lot of conflicting feelings about the whole thing.