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		op00to on Dec 22, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why Finnish babies sleep in cardboard boxes (2013) It’s a belief that one is “more moral” than the “addict” so more deserving of government help.

mannykannot on Dec 22, 2021 [–]

There is a very pragmatic, judgement-free reason: giving money in such circumstances is counter-productive, while providing services is helpful - which brings us right back to GGP's comment, to which GP objected in a way that is unhelpful.

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