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"Minneapolis is nothing like it used to be," Stanley remarks, indicating a catastrophic decline that has left many residents in shock. The metaphor he uses—a toilet flushing—conveys a sense of helplessness as he describes a city spiraling out of control. Stanley emphasizes that the issue surrounding homeless encampments is more complex than mere economic hardship; rather, it intertwines significantly with drug addiction and mental health crises, exacerbated by changes in policy and border enforcement, which he believes have catalyzed a surge in substance abuse over the past four years.