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Why do poor people throw trash on the ground in their neighborhoods?

I keep seeing it. No one picks up their yard and I witness people just dropping it in the streets. What gives?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Because most don't own the property. Check out how quickly brand-new government housing is destroyed by the tenants. Sense of ownership and community are key factors in maintaining a neighborhood.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    9 years ago

    Never see people do that but yeah some people have a lot of trash. Maybe they can't afford a trip to the dump. Somone thought I threw trash on my roof to be funny but I was doing it because the neighbors dogs would tear up my trash bags back when I lived in a trailer. Lukily the dog got hit by a car and I built a fence.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    I don't know about poor people but I know in general liberals are more inconsiderate with trash than conservatives. If you doubt me just check the Washington Mall after a rally. After a conservative event the only place you find trash is in the trash receptacles. After a liberal rally you will see trash all over the place. I think it has to do with attitude, conservatives have the idea that they are responsible for their own messes while liberals feel that the government will clean up after them.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

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  • Amanda
    Lv 4
    9 years ago

    People are slobs. Some of them never heard of a trash can either.

    Source(s): If you can't pick up after yourself you have no business being in public.
  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Stinkin thinkin

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