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I don't agree that "access to healthcare, decent work, and basic housing" would have changed the outcome of a "lethal encounter with police after speeding". Doing that in a Bugatti Veyron is still lethal.

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It’s not hard to imagine why someone might take a risk and run from the police if they have outstanding warrants, unpaid fines etc. The level of stress that comes from living like that has all sorts of negatives that exacerbate the problems. Having a safety net in terms of safety, health and shelter doesn’t seem too much to ask in my view.

I’m pretty sure ZDurmphoto has a good idea of their brothers situation.

That depends on the cause of death. If a "lethal encounter with police after speeding" is gunshot wound whilst being detained, a Bugatti veyron might allow you to avoid that outcome. No police vehicle could keep up, unless they brought in air support.

Also, the police are less likely to violently arrest you if you're driving a supercar, I'd wager

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