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@oteixeira wrote:
When I visit California on business I notice there seems to be a greater population of homeless. I wonder if it is because the weather is better there then most places and they realize the chance of outdoor survival is better? No matter where they are try to help, that is really all I can add.
@MFJohnston wrote:
but I can always move to a different table.
@Irene_L.A. wrote:
The weather is better, however L.A. has many programs for free food, and yes we are the sunshine state....but not now, coldest winter ever. They do need a place to stay, food is not always what they want, I have been turned down and since stopped giving food, they want cigerrettes, booze, etc. I know it makes us feel better to give them our not wanted Jack in the Box's, but that isn't enough, as I said, it makes us feel better. Don't get me wrong, I am very compassinate, also realistic.
It might also have to do with municipalities and counties that offer a lot of services without a lot of accountability. One of my kidlets is at UW. They call it "Free"attle for a reason. Weather is probably not as good as CA; maybe they ought to buy bus tickets to L.A. for all the vagrants (https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/homeless/portland-buys-first-bus-tickets-for-homeless-to-leave-city/281-205429677)@oteixeira wrote:
When I visit California on business I notice there seems to be a greater population of homeless. I wonder if it is because the weather is better there then most places and they realize the chance of outdoor survival is better? No matter where they are try to help, that is really all I can add.
@MFJohnston wrote:
It's certainly better than just complaining about them or being upset because their odors spoil my latte.
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The folks who are NOT paying the taxes don't think it's too high. Overall, they are not the ones voting for the officials who want these programs.@MFJohnston wrote:
2. "Extorted?" Is it extortion of folks vote to have themselves taxed? Seattle, overall, is very, very liberal. They pass an awful lot of taxes for many different programs and they continue to elect officials who want these programs. The folks in Seattle (overall) don't think the burden is too high.
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@Irene_L.A. wrote:
I'm guilty as charged.....I was in a different SB (away from my town), and early, so went to get a cup of java and wait for daughter, across from me was a homeless woman totally out of it with her bags and stuff taking up two seats. I must admit I was surprised at my reaction which was, I didn't like it, was uncomfortable and noticed her purple nail polish. She keep falling asleep and probably stayed there for hours (assuming), it was an odd situation, but at least she wasn't begging...but, I didn't like it, reactions are what they are, I at least am honest.
How would any of you feel, if your local SB was full of homeless one morning, would you then say, oh, that's fine and continue going there...just a vision I got out of the blue.
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