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[–] [email protected] 14 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I don't think housing should be considered a human right, unless being homeless is made illegal.

Huh? I don't see how that follows.

Freedom of speech is widely regarded as a human right. But you still have the right not to express yourself.

Shelter is literally a human need. It's like, number 4 on the list after air, water, and food. Maybe before food, even. Being necessary for life should be a sufficient condition to qualify as a human right.