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Originally Posted by brookdodger55
FYI
Homelessness is up 150% in Denver as many head there for the free flow of weed costing the city a lot more money. Most shelters including the Salvation Army are funded by the city and the state along with private donations, cost have increased for all shelters. Most cities think about tax revenue but over look the added cost of treatment, homelessness and the decline of neighborhoods. Not for legalizing it.
Mike 
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Don't forget about the link between homelessness and crime, and that the potential for crime increases if one has been homeless for an extended period of time.