[PLUG] How we treat the homeless...
Denis Heidtmann
denis.heidtmann at gmail.com
Mon Sep 23 01:17:59 UTC 2019
Who, then, has the resources to deal with the unpleasantness of trash heaps
left by the mentally ill, those who
never had the opportunity to learn clean habits, those who no longer give a
shit? What is the solution?
-Denis
On Sun, Sep 22, 2019 at 4:26 PM Michael Barnes <barnmichael at gmail.com>
wrote:
> On Sun, Sep 22, 2019 at 10:34 AM <michael at robinson-west.com> wrote:
>
> > Homeless are people first and foremost and deserving of respect
> > as such despite their lack of an address to call home.
> >
> >
> Respect is earned, not deserved. As I look around and see the various
> homeless folks camping under bridges, in parks, blocking bike paths, etc. I
> see nothing but disgusting garbage heaps. I see a huge mish-mash of tarps
> and tents, grocery carts, bicycle parts, bags and trash strewn everywhere.
> This is not a sight that commands respect, rather contempt. I understand
> homelessness, I have been homeless myself a few times over the years. But I
> retained the self respect to remain clean, neat, and orderly. Regardless of
> the circumstances, there is absolutely zero excuse for these trash piles.
> As long as these people seem intent on creating these situations, they will
> continue to be turned away and locked out. It is unfortunate the result
> impacts innocent users, but I understand PSU's position. They simply don't
> have the resources to constantly clean up after these abusers.
>
> Michael
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