I think what sickens me the most is a common Republican belief, especially what has been said among richer, white kids who come had a very upper middle class upbringing, in that "we should do nothing, it's not our fault they're like that. They got themselves there."
However, because it exists, it is still a problem, and it NEEDS to be taken care of the people that can help. I think it's sick that people can dress up a "bum" for halloween, to be able to mock these people. i mean, people dont dress up as slaves, or prisoners of war, do they? no. A common problem with homeless people is that a lot of them suffer from some sort of mental dementia, such as schizophrenia. Others have drug problems, or alcholic problems. I think it's inevitable, but, it will only get worse unless the lower class is helped out as much as possible, and the people already homeless are helped out as well. It's the duty of the nation to do so. MOST homeless people, despite what conservatives would have you think, are not bad people....a lot of people work two jobs and still live in their vans. I don't understand how people can be unsympathetic, and more over, get angry at OTHER people for helping out...so its ok just to let these people rot in the streets?
as for helping out, i've worked in several shelters, helping make/serve christmas/thanksgiving dinner.
