# I pit burglars

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-burglars/777535>\
**Category:** The BBQ Pit\
**Created:** [January 19, 2017, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-burglars/777535 "2017-01-19T12:04:53Z")\
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**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\
**Post date:** [January 19, 2017, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-burglars/777535/46 "2017-01-19T17:40:08Z")

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> [@Grim\_Render](#):
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> Isn’t the OP the same person who [has nothing for people who are losing their healthcare with the ACA](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=815247&page=2)? But a broken window is a tragedy ?

Let’s not forget this little gem.

> [@I'm realizing Texas is different.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-realizing-texas-is-different/647384/18):
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> Well, I’m a native Houstonian and I remember the Katrina refugees that hit the ground immediately asking how to sign up for welfare. I also am aware that in the areas where FEMA located Katrina refugees, the crime rates went up significantly. That one thing forced me to relocate my place of business because I couldn’t get customers to come into the area, especially after there was a brutal, senseless murder right across the street.
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> Your statement is basically bullshit. Under Texas law, hospital ERs cannot refuse to treat emergency cases. I’ll grant that they move you to Ben Taub or John Sealy as quickly as possible, but they will treat you.

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