Enraged with the multitudes of homeless all over town
I used to be annoyed with the multitudes of homeless all over town. Now, after the lengthy article in your paper and Rachel Justice’s letter ("Area’s homeless soon to be left without shelter — again," Jan. 10), I am enraged.
Let’s see if I have it right. A couple receive $850 a month each and are probably eligible for taxpayer-provided commodity programs, food stamps, housing assistance, Medicare, and if old enough, low-cost meals at the senior center. They can receive additional handouts from CAN and are fed at least three times a week by the ministry. Yet, they remain homeless.
Many continue their addiction to drugs and alcohol and, according to Ms. Justice, need more help.....
I am sick and tired of all the do-gooders that say we taxpayers should do more to help. I say no. Put strings on the handouts. First, no taxpayer aid to support a drug or alcohol habit. If they are on drugs and/or are drunks, no aid. If they are able-bodied, get a job. If they are homeless and don’t find a place after three months, eliminate the aid.....
... limit loitering and panhandling and send the bums packing.
Jim
Crescent City
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