Homeless migration to RVs creating problems
There seems to be a trend for the homeless to get an old RV and live on the streets. County officials admit their hands are are tied as they do not have proper laws in place to deal with the problem....
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A lot of topics here.
I just have a comment for the folks who have said comments along the lines of "why can't they just get out there and get a job".
If you were an employer in a lower-end job, such as fast food or retail, would you hire someone who doesn't own any nicer clothes, doesn't have a way to shower more than maybe every few weeks, and hasn't had a haircut in months? Or doesn't have all their teeth? Or has a police record for stuff like petty theft?
These are the issues that the non-drug addicted, non-mentally ill homeless people face.
I read an article recently about a tiny house village where they also provide social services.... and they actually focus on the social services first, and then worry about a job. Because really, without one, you can't do the other. Sadly, there are not a lot of programs/places like this, especially since so many Americans are "NIMBY" (Not In My Backyard) Types. They like to give lots of suggestions, as long as those things are nowhere near their home.
I would suggest everyone who makes comments like "they need to not be lazy and just get a job" go volunteer at a homeless shelter and actually talk to the residents, or go volunteer at an organization that helps these people who still live on the streets. Hopefully it would be an eye-opening experience for you.
I just have a comment for the folks who have said comments along the lines of "why can't they just get out there and get a job".
If you were an employer in a lower-end job, such as fast food or retail, would you hire someone who doesn't own any nicer clothes, doesn't have a way to shower more than maybe every few weeks, and hasn't had a haircut in months? Or doesn't have all their teeth? Or has a police record for stuff like petty theft?
These are the issues that the non-drug addicted, non-mentally ill homeless people face.
I read an article recently about a tiny house village where they also provide social services.... and they actually focus on the social services first, and then worry about a job. Because really, without one, you can't do the other. Sadly, there are not a lot of programs/places like this, especially since so many Americans are "NIMBY" (Not In My Backyard) Types. They like to give lots of suggestions, as long as those things are nowhere near their home.
I would suggest everyone who makes comments like "they need to not be lazy and just get a job" go volunteer at a homeless shelter and actually talk to the residents, or go volunteer at an organization that helps these people who still live on the streets. Hopefully it would be an eye-opening experience for you.
