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Podcast: News For Reasonable People
Episode: Portland's Homeless Camps HIDING Fugitives! 25% Have ARREST WARRANTS!
Description: Yet again, Portland discovers what everyone with common sense already knew: roughly 1 in 4 people in homeless encampments have outstanding arrest warrants, with some camps hitting nearly 40%. Shocking? Absolutely not. This video breaks down the new data revealing how these encampments have become magnets for crime, drug dealing, stolen goods, and violence. We explore Portland's sharp turn on enforcement after hitting rock bottom, compare it to Seattle's refusal to act, and examine how 18-20% of shootings are connected to homeless encampments. Meanwhile, Seattle's new mayor just halted a sweep—because what could go wrong with letting criminal activity flourish, right? Th...