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Iranian state media claims they have closed down the Strait of Hormuz due to recent regional conflicts, while U. S. Central Command officially states the waterway remains open and safe for commercial shipping. Which side do you believe?

We travel in our vehicles for work. The other day I got in a medium dangerous car accident and my vehicle became inoperable. I sent a picture of my vehicle to my boss and said that I won't be able to work today.

He showed concern and then immediately asked if I could work the weekend, at all. I didn't take it any type of way and said that I doubt I would be able to work the weekend. I probably won't have my vehicle for Saturday, and I needed Sunday off anyway. He doesn't respond to my text message.

45 minutes later he sends a long email to the entire team about how we signed up to work weekends and we all need to suck it up and work weekends because it's not really doable to expect both days off.

Naturally, I got a bit defensive and I told him I'm not trying to have the weekend off, I'm literally sitting in the mechanics right now trying to get my vehicle back. I don't appreciate the email about not wanting to work.

He acted a bit confused and then told me that the email wasn't about me and was about my other teammates. I find it hard to believe that I'm not lumped in there or that my situation didn't trigger this email, but I actually do believe him after he explains it to me.

Here's the thing though. He acted like I was crazy for thinking that at all and was gaslighting me that it's ridiculous I thought it was about me. He basically dismissed me and my response and told me I need to chill out and acted like I was creating something out of nowhere. Like he essentially said "You're being a little B.. t. ch and creating drama out of nowhere so F how you feel because you took it the wrong way" w/out fully saying that.

I felt myself get hot because I could feel the passive aggression and him twisting the conversation so that it seemed like I was crazy. We got into it back and forth for a bit and then I said I'm not carrying this on further.

Who is in the wrong? Can you not see my point of view that I would think that? Did my boss gaslight me or is this all on me?

Some argue that giving money directly to homeless individuals may not always lead to positive outcomes, as there is a possibility that the money could be spent on alcohol, drugs, gambling, cigarettes, or other harmful activities. They believe that ongoing financial handouts without addressing the underlying causes of homelessness can sometimes reduce motivation to seek employment, treatment, or long-term independence.

This perspective suggests that making a difficult situation more comfortable without encouraging self-sufficiency may unintentionally contribute to dependency. Some compare this to the concept of codependency, where a person feels responsible for rescuing or supporting another individual in ways that may prevent them from developing independence. In this view, providing support should focus on helping people access housing, employment, education, healthcare, and other services that promote long-term stability rather than creating reliance on ongoing assistance.

Others, however, argue that immediate financial help can provide dignity, relief, and support during times of crisis, and that not all people experiencing homelessness misuse money or lack a desire to become self-sufficient. The debate often centres on the most effective way to help people achieve both immediate safety and long-term independence.

There are also many people who simply do not have the financial means or resources to help everyone who asks for money or support. With so many individuals in need, it is often impossible for any one person to assist every request they encounter.