I like it too, and if I thought it would work I'd support it, including paying for it. However I am skeptical... Do you know what happened in the state where it was suggested? Did they try it? Some kind of pilot might be worthwhile.
The whole idea was shot down. Didn't even get to the House or whatever. I don't remember the state representative who proposed it, or even his/her state, but I'm gonna look for it. It happened about 5 years ago, so wish me luck.
Do you realize that there’s working people that are homeless because they can’t afford rent? How about having some empathy and compassion. I find this attitude very much like Marie Antoinette “Let them eat cake.” She didn’t have the last laugh in the end.
I do realize there are homeless people for different reasons. Some want to live on the streets. Some are mentally ill. I also realize there are billions of $ spent on programs to help these folks. I think people are quick to judge on here sometimes without knowing all the facts or background from where others come from. Yes, I live in a nice neighborhood, but that doesn't mean I don't have empathy and compassion.
Thank you for your service. I too do things like you, but so many of us, myself included, could do so much more. I get it. However, there comes a point when we must look at the underlying issues rather than the temporary fixes. Living in RVs, tents, or under bridges can not be solved with limited dollars that are always needed elsewhere. Instead, it is the person, himself or herself, that must first want change. No reasonable amount of money can pull someone from self-destructive habits until they want to change.
To sum this up, you'll do what God would want - walk in His shoes, walk amongst the "truly needy."
Sadly, long-term renting always came with the hard, cruel, danger of present and future rent inflation. My parents downsized their family home 50 years ago when the property taxes got too high to keep the kids in college and food on the table, so they downsized and moved. I want to live in Naples Florida, but I can't afford to buy a house there, and for sure I can't afford the ever-increasing rents, so, I live where I can afford to live! I don't mean to sound cold, but that's the answer, that's just the way life is, but my heart and prayers still go out to those people in these trying times.
You are so right.
The thing many people don't realize, or don't see sitting from their comfy homes, is that many of these 'homeless' are criminals first and foremost. I can sense needy from opportunists that are here for their own financial gains. Many illegals are criminals. Just by the fact they are here to take from Americans with no ambitions of taking care of themselves. Many are criminals from other countries, sent to the border from countries that are emptying out their jails. People that have no respect for the human life, that only are out for themselves in a selfish way.
I'd never made the connection but maybe I'd better look into it !!!!
I think part of the problem is 1) it is frowned upon to discuss politics. Politics is the root of our problems here in the US. 2) you will find many instances where corruption hides behind the veil of good and honesty. An example is immigration. Some would say we need to open our borders to everyone because we are a free open country and it is the right thing to do based on religious teachings. Sounds good on its face value, but the destruction it brings in the way of criminals, drugs, and opportunists that have other plans rather than help themselves and in turn humanity.
Agreed, it is very complex, but as others on here mentioned, we need to separate the truly needy vs opportunists. Only recently many criminals fallen under the cover as 'homeless'. I found many homeless people these days are looking for the handouts and not being a contributor to society in general. Sure, we can say America has given refuge to immigrants for decades, but if you look back, those immigrants had personal values and moral standards. They come to America to not only better their lives, but to help build a strong valued country. Today, many that are coming here are looking to become generational welfare recipients. Western Union has had some of its most busiest years. Why? Because many immigrants are sending money home from 'under the table' jobs and living off of the free welfare system. Those along with criminals, terrorists, MS13 and drug cartel are taking advantage of our generosity. The billions spent on housing illegal immigrants could go a long way to helping Americas, but their presences is for a different purpose.
As an idea it sounds great. The only problem I can think that could be a deterrent would be every state would have to build multiple facilities to handle the volume. I don't think it's a stretch of the imagination to suspect states with large population of homeless & didn't spend the money necessary to do all the is suggested would begin busing homeless to a state that had a facility.
Not beggar, busker.I saw proof positive this week that Target has a higher class of beggars than Walmart. While beggars are common outside of my Walmart, I recently saw and heard a beggar outside of my local Target store who was beautifully playing…a violin!
This is a "thing" now. I've seen several local reports of people playing a violin in grocery store parking lots and I've seen it myself. Different people are reporting it and the descriptions are of different players. The only thing that stays the same in all the stories is the violin.I saw proof positive this week that Target has a higher class of beggars than Walmart. While beggars are common outside of my Walmart, I recently saw and heard a beggar outside of my local Target store who was beautifully playing…a violin!
