Sonny Clark
Diamond Member
- Banned
- #1
It may not be our most pressing cause, but it's certainly one of our more urgent responsibilities, and one of humane duty and conscious consideration for our fellow man. We, as a society, have created a perception and attitude that those less fortunate deserve the hardships and mistreatment meted to them as a product of their own doing. We judge without full knowledge of their background and the possible tragedies they endured over time. The following story contains many truths and the realization that homelessness is a shame on us all. Yes, we could do better for our fellow man, and we should.
On patrol with Skid Row s angel cop - CNN.com
Please read the entire article so that you can see and understand that in the wealthiest nation on Earth, poverty and homelessness is common place, and that most of it is neglected as well as accepted. The story is well written, and paints a picture of human despair and hopelessness. It also tells of a cop that has dedicated himself to this cause, and considers it his duty and responsibility.
With all of the wasteful spending by all levels of government, there's no excuse for not addressing homelessness, and actively seeking doable workable solutions. After all, we do spend untold multi-$Millions on the care and support of illegal immigrants. Why not care for our own first?
On patrol with Skid Row s angel cop - CNN.com
Please read the entire article so that you can see and understand that in the wealthiest nation on Earth, poverty and homelessness is common place, and that most of it is neglected as well as accepted. The story is well written, and paints a picture of human despair and hopelessness. It also tells of a cop that has dedicated himself to this cause, and considers it his duty and responsibility.
With all of the wasteful spending by all levels of government, there's no excuse for not addressing homelessness, and actively seeking doable workable solutions. After all, we do spend untold multi-$Millions on the care and support of illegal immigrants. Why not care for our own first?