Homeless in Hawaii

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I suspect that, at least to some degree, the problen on Oahu is real. Based on my experience with the media, I also suspect that the problem is exagerated. I have no suggestions for a solution. I agree that being overly generous with a large segment of homeless, the segment I characterize as bums, alcohol dependant, chemical dependant or mentally unstable, tends to draw them from less generous areas. Oahu seems to have developed a larger than normal segment of displaced people, including families, who are not the normal homeless. Many of these may have been displaced by the recent Real Estate market. This problem should be addressed. Government housing and subsidized housing seem to frequently turn into slums. Monetary grants to assist these people in purchasing their own homes may be a temporary solution as many would be lured by profit to sell their homes as the market continues to rise, as it will do eventually. This situation needs to be addressed but I'm befuddled as to a solution. Those families that were displaced through no or little fault of their own, deserve out sympathy and assistance, when the proper course can be determined.

S. FL Islander to be