I was taking to a friend about anti-homeless laws, and he put it perfectly:
“It’s a huge issue in our society - at the individual level and at the community level - that so many people genuinely believe it’s harder to exist near those who are struggling than it is to BE someone who’s struggling.”
Capitalism 101. Shield the ruling class from understanding the full impact of their wealth. Create bias so no one has to contemplate the impact of low prices and massive corporate profits.
You're forgetting, use the unhoused as a constant reminder to those on the bottom rungs on the socioeconomic ladder that they do indeed have much to lose, thus keeping their anxiety permanently ratcheted to 11.
Yes I left the fear factor out of the equation.
It’s also paired with the false promise that the plebs can eventually become rich. You’re not poor, you’re just pre-rich. But also do what you’re told or you’ll end up as ONE OF THEM.
