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So ... even though the US Department of Housing & Urban Development says that there are approx. 112,000 chronic homeless at any given point in time that's not proof enough for you?
I guess it's not proof because it doesn't fall in line with your hopes for this thread & your general intolerance in others views.
And when asked what YOU were doing to help the homeless - apparently, a subject you feel passionately about - the best you can do is say that you don't even think when you vote, you just vote a straight Dem ticket. That's quite narrow minded, don't you think?
No, voting for the Dems rather then the Republicans, is not narrow-minded. It's voting for the party, that's done the least damage to the poor in this country. You'll have to show me where you got the info, from the US Dept. of Housing. Even if it's true, the amount of the chronic homeless, is STILL too many people on the streets.
No, voting for the Dems rather then the Republicans, is not narrow-minded. It's voting for the party, that's done the least damage to the poor in this country. You'll have to show me where you got the info, from the US Dept. of Housing. Even if it's true, the amount of the chronic homeless, is STILL too many people on the streets.
Btw ... why don't you read the article.
One more snippet from it:
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Congress and both Presidents George W. Bush and Obama have accepted the evidence and created 70,000 such housing units for the chronic homeless since 2000.
Project 50 is a great program ... and look at that - a Republican administration helped lower chronic homelessness by 1/3.
And quit smacking yourself in the head. It's not really helping.
Artwomyn, before you start another thread, why don't you tell us what responsibilities, you think the government has to the people of the United States. I'd also like to know what role do you think charitable organizations should play in this country? Do you think there are there any steps people can take, to become less dependent on the government?
Artwomyn, before you start another thread, why don't you tell us what responsibilities, you think the government has to the people of the United States. I'd also like to know what role do you think charitable organizations should play in this country? Do you think there are there any steps people can take, to become less dependent on the government?
I think that the government should provide housing, food and healthcare, to everyone who needs it. Since private employers have the option to get rid of people at will, then people should be able to turn to the government to get their basic needs met, if they are destitute.
Many of the homeless were taxpayers, before they became homeless. So that means that they've paid into the system, and should be able to get government assistance. Same thing goes for people that get sick or injured, and can no longer work, once they've acquired an illness or injury. And also people that have become jobless, through no fault of their own.
The only way that people in need would become less dependent on the government, is if they're able to earn enough income to do so. Or hopefully, have a caring family, that can provide for their needs. Government aid, should be a last resort. But due to this heinous economy, and the lack of job security anymore anyway, more and more Americans may find themselves turning to the government, for financial help.
Free housing. That's the only way to end it. Housing is many people's largest expense. If they're living paycheck to paycheck, and find themselves out of work for a mere week, that can mean an end to their housing. You can't pay your rent, you get out.
Open up the FEMA camps. There's your free housing.
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That's quite narrow minded, don't you think?
