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dopkick t1_j8lllc2 wrote

Reply to comment by pk10534 in How wealth inequality has changed in Baltimore since 2010: Baltimore Divided by CNSMaryland

I read an interesting article that barbershops are effective outlets for disseminating health-related information and services among black communities. Many are skeptical of the healthcare system after many decades of abuse/racism/abhorrent things but barbershops can help reduce the barrier to trusting. Are barbershops ideal places for this? Absolutely not. But if it works… maybe it’s a bridge to a more ideal future. Same could be held for churches.

It’s pretty eye opening when you read the big subreddits. It’s pretty clear they’re full of vocal white people with strong opinions who have never talked to anything but the token black person in their life. They view everything through the lens of their somewhere in the middle class white suburban upbringing. And while their views are total valid for growing up in boring ass Ohio, the experience in many Baltimore neighborhoods is totally different.

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why_grapefruit_why t1_j8lf9ic wrote

Reply to comment by pk10534 in How wealth inequality has changed in Baltimore since 2010: Baltimore Divided by CNSMaryland

I agree with the general sentiment here— with some caveats.

I support tax breaks for churches if they provide a demonstrable positive impact in the community.

The issue is that is some churches/congregations do not do this.

Edit: I do not agree that churches should be a primary source of mental health care.

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Due-Net-88 t1_j8l3fu1 wrote

Reply to comment by trymypi in Solo dog play area in town? by 6flightsup

And they were given plenty of options. SniffSpot is the best choice at this moment. Big dogs don’t belong in the small dog section. Ever. There are plenty of places for them to go. The small dog area is for small dogs. End of story.

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