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Amidst all the rhetoric, doubts persist over whether LA can genuinely tackle its homelessness and addiction problems before the influx of global visitors for the upcoming major events. Historical precedent suggests that large-scale events like the Olympics tend to lead to temporary crackdowns rather than lasting solutions.
Some conversely propose more radical measures—such as suing local authorities, or even privatizing efforts to contain illegal activity—though such approaches come with their own ethical and logistical concerns. The core issue remains that the root causes—mental health neglect, drug addiction, and systemic failure—are not being addressed in a meaningful, sustainable way.