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NNadir

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8. There is a lot of homelessness in California, professionals who sleep in their cars, as I understand it.

Reply to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Original post)

Sun Aug 31, 2025, 07:59 AM

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(I saw tents on the streets when I was in San Diego.)

If the units are affordable, I personally value people over cars, but that is generally called into question around here and elsewhere.

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