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[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 18 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It's the same logic as "why do homeless people have phones?". it's a one time purchase. It's not going to cover ongoing rent.

But yeah, also a problem.

[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 9 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Not really a good comparison. In modern times, a smart phone is a basic necessity and can be that persons only connection to their friends, family and work opportunities. A digital sign in the lobby of a school doesn't hold nearly the same utility.

[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Then a necklace. Whatever.

Poor people are allowed to have nice things occasionally.

[–] Glytch@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

No one here said they weren't. You seemed to imply that a phone was a luxury and not a necessity and got corrected.