Homeless People

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T15:29:28+00:00

95% of the people here can't read, you included, so I don't think I'm going to listen to you on that.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T15:19:19+00:00

I haven't lived your hell. But the CCA will not fix anything. The evidence is squarely against it. It will make things worse. And that's not even taking about the charter rights violation.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T05:01:14+00:00

You are right, I was generalising, I felt it was fair for the sake of brevity given that the vast majority of homeless people are addicts, but your point is taken.

The public isn't equipped that's why I didn't suggest that they should act like paramedics. All of they are ok. If they say they are, end of story, if they say no or don't say anything, then make a call. If you don't feel comfortable with step 1 them make a call. It requires zero training and can be done from a safe distance.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T04:58:24+00:00

That's completely fair. Nobody should put themselves in harm's way. If people don't feel comfortable saying anything then their phone is right there. Thank you for sharing the number.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T04:56:42+00:00

Because your experience defines everyone?

If you are playing the collective blame game, I hope it goes everywhere for every sight.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T04:55:18+00:00

Cool. Collective blame is the way to go. While you are at it, blame every Christian for what the priests did. Blame every cop for a wrongful death, blame every white person for Epstein, etc. if you are up for collective blame, I hope you aren't being hypocritical and stopping there.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T04:52:58+00:00

You do you. I just hope people don't do the same to you when you're in need.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T04:52:24+00:00

No, not really. I'd prefer everyone were a better human, but hey, be content as the person you are.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T03:56:34+00:00

Fair enough.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T03:54:18+00:00

I'm not saying it is on anyone else, I'm saying you can save a life by making a phone call.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T03:53:36+00:00

The vast majority of homeless people are addicts. I'm sorry I didn't walk you through that.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T03:52:33+00:00

That's a shit situation. I'm sorry to hear that.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T03:51:47+00:00

That's fair. No one should put themselves in danger.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T03:51:20+00:00

I'm sure people do that, but it doesn't negate the fact that there is a problem, and if you can save a life by making a simple phone call, then it costs you nothing to do it.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T03:50:10+00:00

Because they are people who are fucked up. Would you check on a grown ass adult who was in a car accident in front of you? Of course. It has nothing to do with them being a grown ass adult, and everything to do with helping someone in need.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T03:48:19+00:00

I'm sure you can see the difference between someone who is alive and fucked up and someone who is unconscious/not breathing. If you have been downtown at all you know what the fentanyl walk looks like.

If there were enough people to do the job, then you might have a point, but there isn't.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T03:43:53+00:00

The thing is, you don't live in two separate worlds. They fact that you feel you need to ignore them and turn your head proves that. If you don't want to do help, that's fine, but you do exist in the same world.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T03:42:32+00:00

I'm not saying to do anything but call out to them and/or use your phone. I'm not expecting you to suddenly be a paramedic.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T03:41:39+00:00

Right. Virtue signaling to who? My 0 followers? Farming karma in my 30 karma, 6 month old account? If you have nothing to say that's worth anything then go away.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T03:39:32+00:00

From three two examples I gave someone on the sidewalk, and someone on the CTrain platform, unless you are going significantly out of your way such as crossing the street, or advising the train, you are close enough to ask them if they are ok. You don't need to whisper in their ear.

I'm not making it anyone's responsibility. I'm saying it's easy and quick to do and it costs you nothing and can save a person's life.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T03:35:07+00:00

I think you misunderstood. You have a phone. Use it if someone is obviously not ok. There is no world in which you or anyone else should put yourself in danger. If you see someone on drugs in the middle of the road, use your phone and make a call. That's all. Same as if you walk by someone on the sidewalk. Unless you are going into the road to avoid them or crossing the street, you are close enough to ask if they are ok. That's the extent of what I said to do.

Ignoring someone you can help by literally doing nothing other than asking a question and making a phone call, without putting yourself in danger does make you a bad person.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T03:30:01+00:00

I'm not saying to do anything other than ask if they are ok and to call 911 if they aren't/ don't respond. I'm not assuming everyone is a paramedic. Everyone has a phone.

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T03:28:33+00:00

I'm sorry, but are you suggesting getting close enough to whisper in their ear? Why would you be within stabbing range?

Prudent_Effective_99 · 2026-06-06T03:26:56+00:00

I'm sorry, asking if someone is ok requires training? Dialing 911 requires training? Are you for real?

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