[nozzlegear]

Horseshoe theory is real, but much like Seattle, SF's biggest problem is politically active NIMBYs (and SF has more than most places). Democrats and Republicans both have NIMBYs, it transcends political boundaries.

[aurareturn]

NIMBYs aren't causing homeless problems.

[nozzlegear]

"I don't want affordable apartments or housing in my backyard because it lowers my property value" is a pretty clear amplifier of homelessness.

[aurareturn]

You do realize that normal people who can't afford a city will just move to a cheaper area right?

[ceejayoz]

Cool.

Who staffs your stores when everyone moves away? Who mows the lawn? Who builds the houses?

[nozzlegear]

That's not at all incompatible with what I said though, right?