If we are trying to build self-esteem, give the people the money. Even if we turn around and say we are going to take the money back from them as rent, which gets them to exactly the same place that the gentleman has just articulated he wants to be, he wants them to pay for their housing. Give them the money. Pay them and then charge them rent if that is what he wants to do, but do not take away people's self-esteem.
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