Is Berkeley a hobo sanctuary city?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Been here for foe years and I've always wondered why we have such a prominent population of crazies and hobos. Does it stem from the hippie roots of Berkeley or the release of mental asylum patients in the 70's?</p>

<p>I don't mind them because they don't bother students, it's mostly high school and Oakland people causing most of the trouble around here. Some of 'em aren't even that crazy, the preacher guy on campus and happy happy man seem to have a life outside; I saw the preaching black guy picking up a package at the post office the other day. Also saw the hat lady who claims to have made over 1 million hats on BART the other day.</p>

<p>What is up?</p>

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<p>Ah, I love it when latent racism forces its way out.</p>

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<p>His observation might be incorrect (I don’t think people come here from Oakland to make trouble), but how is it racist?</p>

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<p>Ektaylor, I don’t think he/she is associating the city of Oakland with any race.</p>

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<p>lol @ ektaylor, i don’t think the OP was being racist at all, you’re the one who’s racist for even making that connection in the first place.</p>

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<p>Haha 10char</p>

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<p>in before ektaylor claims he is just ■■■■■■■■ as always (as always)</p>

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<p>When I was mugged, the Po Po said it was often people from Oakland. Makes sense too why would a criminal ***** where he eats ya know? Someone might recognize you.</p>

<p>Ek, ironically your comment shows your latent racism. I bet it was the first thing that popped into your mind huh?</p>

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<p>Solution: Build a giant wall on the city line of Berkeley and Oakland.</p>

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<p>You guys are all clearly racist.</p>

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<p>That’s too Berlin wall…</p>

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<p>I’m from Oakland! RAWRR better watch out before I mug you for being mean to my city :(.</p>

<p>I hate hobos. One was stalking me today!</p>

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<p>Don’t worry shawty, you can mug me anytime… ;)</p>

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<p>Google People’s Park. It has an interesting history that dates back to the anti-war movement. Today, it is a hangout for the homeless.</p>

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<p>This hobo tried to take my money after I used the ATM machine in broad daylight a few days ago. lmao. Maybe try a smaller girl/guy next time hobo.</p>

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<p>One of my rules in life is to never attack someone named Batman.</p>

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<p>A lot of compassion here for the plight of the poor.</p>

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<p>If you define “compassion for the plight of the poor” as “feeling sorry when people try to steal your stuff”, you aren’t going to get much support.</p>

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<p>Does anyone know how to write in Ebonix? I think it would really raise my grades over here at laney. </p>

<p>I effing LOVE oakland. what is wrong with you people? And yes, there is a connection between the riots. berk is legendary man. My brother is transient (by choice and for the love of wandering…lol) and he was so happy when i moved to berkeley. suddenly he visits all the time.</p>

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<p>^ that was kind of hard to follow, needs more coherence. I don’t even…</p>