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herklederkleferkle t1_j7q6vbc wrote

Reply to comment by 1010lala1010lala in Vermont’s rates of homelessness are (almost) the worst in the country by DaddyBobMN

Can VTers ever just accept that there is something, anything, wrong with the state without trying to distract from the issue? This comment is basically “yeah there’s a homeless problem but look at other states”.

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huskers2468 t1_j7rsra7 wrote

They literally said the opposite in the comment. Literally.

>Regardless of where Vermont stands relative to other states, it's clear to me that something should be done to help people without permanent housing.

Are you just wanting to be upset at someone pointing out that there is a flaw in the data? It is ok to hold both the idea that Vermont needs to correct the issue, and that the data being used could be misrepresenting the actual numbers.

Data integrity matters, it dictates where funds are directed.

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herklederkleferkle t1_j7scja7 wrote

Why not just lead with that? Why put it at the end of the comment like it’s an afterthought?

Example: vermont has a homeless problem, we should deal with it. Also, this data may not be accurate, but still VT has a homeless problem.

They did not literally say the opposite, you dunce. Still, you’re slightly better than the other commentor who thinks forced labor camps are a solution to homelessness.

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huskers2468 t1_j7sh7mc wrote

>Can VTers ever just accept that there is something, anything, wrong with the state without trying to distract from the issue?

>Regardless of where Vermont stands relative to other states, it's clear to me that something should be done to help people without permanent housing

They absolutely, and literally, addressed your complaint. You just don't like the order of their comment. That sounds like a you problem.

Not everything has to be a full throated yell, it's ok to be measured in responses, and critical of studies that deserve it. Even if those studies prove the point you are trying to make.

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cpujockey t1_j7wdeod wrote

> Can VTers ever just accept that there is something, anything, wrong with the state without trying to distract from the issue?

Oh I do. Crime is up, more homeless folk than ever, cost of living is fucked, and most natives are moving out and flatlanders are moving in. Shit is real fucked.

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herklederkleferkle t1_j7wg47p wrote

HUGE bummer too, I loved growing up in VT and the landscape still takes my breath away when I drive home to my parents. Unfortunately I was one of those people who were pushed out. Part of my comment comes from the frustration I feel when talking about VT with friends and family who are still in-state. It feels like they are actively trying to ignore a lot of the major issues VT is experiencing.

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smokeythemechanic t1_j7qpiyr wrote

Yes it's a problem, what's your suggestion on dealing with it in real time? Mines already on this thread.

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