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I'm sure there are lots of people willing to lend a hand, but it is not our responsibility (or the government's) responsibility to "do something" with the homeless.
I don't need to assume... there ARE people doing things. Personally, I think it's a lot of enabling, with some exceptions of people who really do benefit from help.This is my issue with most libertarians and small government type on things like this. You just say "this serious problem isn't my responsibility, I'm sure SOMEONE will do something about it", without any consideration to what will actually happen.
This is my issue with most libertarians and small government type on things like this. You just say "this serious problem isn't my responsibility, I'm sure SOMEONE will do something about it", without any consideration to what will actually happen.
The interesting thing is how people who are, for whatever reason, living in tents form a community. They do things together, they care about each other. Once their community is gone, then they have lost friends, they are alone again.
Could it be that they are happy despite the physical hardship of being in a tent city? Maybe a sense of community is more important than the luxury of air conditioning and indoor plumbing.
The interesting thing is how people who are, for whatever reason, living in tents form a community. They do things together, they care about each other. Once their community is gone, then they have lost friends, they are alone again.
Could it be that they are happy despite the physical hardship of being in a tent city? Maybe a sense of community is more important than the luxury of air conditioning and indoor plumbing.
Sure you're going to sacrifice safety but seeing as how they aren't really a burden on the community, as least as far as the story tells.
Why make them a burden, by pulling the rug out from under them.
One of the first populations to be targeted to loose the most when state funding is decreasing is the community of people living with serious mental illness. Local mental health advocates have seen the writing on the wall and Governor Brewer confirmed it with her State of the State address yesterday.
Governor Brewer wants to repeal the measures passed in 2000 requiring that all those below the Federal Poverty level be covered by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, the state’s Medicaid System. If this is repealed, estimates of up to two thirds of the state’s citizens diagnosed with a serious mental illness will loose their coverage.
Budget Cuts and Serious Mental Illness - Grey Matters
With tax revenue still declining as a result of the recession and budget reserves largely drained, the vast majority of states have made spending cuts that hurt families and reduce necessary services. These cuts, in turn, have deepened states’ economic problems because families and businesses have less to spend. Federal recovery act dollars and funds raised from tax increases have greatly reduced the extent, severity, and economic impact of these cuts, but only to a point. And federal aid to states is slated to expire soon, well before state revenues have recovered.
An Update on State Budget Cuts — Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
One of the first things that is cut from budgets when the hard times that the Obama administration is perpetuating, is Mental Health services. Consider.
Now I know that the first thing the Obama supporter in here will say is, "Come on j-mac, this is a Governor cutting these programs, not Obama." Right?
Wrong!
When the Fed turns off the spicket, States have no choice but to start cutting services. See, most of the states are mandated to balance their budgets, while the Federal government, like right now can chug along printing money, and with NO budget. Mental health is often the first to go....Enjoy folks!
j-mac
I don't need to assume... there ARE people doing things. Personally, I think it's a lot of enabling, with some exceptions of people who really do benefit from help.
I'm confused, but are you advocating that the federal government spends more money on the states?
Anybody remember this option?
Tents on wheels give homeless people roof and pride - CNN.com
Everybody Deserves a Roof EDAR
Brought to you by Revenge of the Nerds producer Peter Samuelson. He also founded the Starlight Children's Foundation in 1982, the Starbright Foundation in 1990 and First Star in 1999.
I actually think that isn't a bad idea. Much better a tent, than under a bridge.
j-mac
When the Fed turns off the spicket, States have no choice but to start cutting services. See, most of the states are mandated to balance their budgets, while the Federal government, like right now can chug along printing money, and with NO budget. Mental health is often the first to go....Enjoy folks!
Our work here is never done.
At least it gives us the ongoing opportunity to recognize and embrace our innate superiority.
Anybody remember this option?
Tents on wheels give homeless people roof and pride - CNN.com
Everybody Deserves a Roof EDAR
Brought to you by Revenge of the Nerds producer Peter Samuelson. He also founded the Starlight Children's Foundation in 1982, the Starbright Foundation in 1990 and First Star in 1999.
There are always alternatives to sleeping on the street....homeless shelters, etc. These longterm cardboard shantie-towns are plagued with the usually dual diagnosis longterm homeless (i.e., mentally ill and substance addicted). As a result, they are a loci for crime in an urban area.
I dont understand why they dont create work camps for the chronically homeless and give them something to do that grants a sense of purpose, financial stability to pay for the camp, and removal from the streets and, consequently, the opportunity for crime.
I want one but they don't say how much they cost.
$500 unless you're homeless. I found that figure on the EDAR site.
I think word of mouth to local churches and community organizations might be a good way to get the word out there.
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