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Homelessness will never go away, but it might get better. I say it won't go away because there is a small minority of the homeless who like the lifestyle. I know it sounds crazy, but I have done volunteer work where I've spoken to some homeless people who profess that exactly. It might, however, get better in Hawaii if government resources to build and maintain affordable/subsidized housing were put under well-vetted private management. IMO, only the government has the money, and only private management the skills to accomplish anything. It would be a real stretch even then, though, because the first tendency of the powers that be hereabouts would be to award the contract to cronies. In case you can't tell, I'm not at all optimistic. And economic development would also have to be part of any solution, but that's a topic for another day.
Speaking of topics, this is one of the most complete thread hijacks I've seen. Nobody is talking about that rope swing any more.
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i know, I totally Hijacked it......sorry!
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Originally posted by Chunkster
Homelessness will never go away, but it might get better. I say it won't go away because there is a small minority of the homeless who like the lifestyle. I know it sounds crazy, but I have done volunteer work where I've spoken to some homeless people who profess that exactly. It might, however, get better in Hawaii if government resources to build and maintain affordable/subsidized housing were put under well-vetted private management. IMO, only the government has the money, and only private management the skills to accomplish anything. It would be a real stretch even then, though, because the first tendency of the powers that be hereabouts would be to award the contract to cronies. In case you can't tell, I'm not at all optimistic. And economic development would also have to be part of any solution, but that's a topic for another day.
Speaking of topics, this is one of the most complete thread hijacks I've seen. Nobody is talking about that rope swing any more.
We're all here, because we're not all there!
We're all here, because we're not all there!
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quote:
Originally posted by Chunkster
Homelessness will never go away, but it might get better. I say it won't go away because there is a small minority of the homeless who like the lifestyle. I know it sounds crazy, but I have done volunteer work where I've spoken to some homeless people who profess that exactly. It might, however, get better in Hawaii if government resources to build and maintain affordable/subsidized housing were put under well-vetted private management. IMO, only the government has the money, and only private management the skills to accomplish anything. It would be a real stretch even then, though, because the first tendency of the powers that be hereabouts would be to award the contract to cronies. In case you can't tell, I'm not at all optimistic. And economic development would also have to be part of any solution, but that's a topic for another day.
Speaking of topics, this is one of the most complete thread hijacks I've seen. Nobody is talking about that rope swing any more.
Until it is made easier to have a job and contribute to society, instead off sponging off the rest of the people (assuming that mental illness is not at play) we will continue to have a growing homeless population, simply because it is so easy to do so.
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"if we just kill off the top 100 richest people on the planet and allow their money to spread out rather than be hoarded as it is that they have so much just that would tip the balance back in favor of a more equitable society"
Okay, then what happens when all their money is spent? Kill off next 101-200 most wealthy people and spend their money? What about when that is gone? I think it was Margaret Thatcher who said, "The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money."
Rope swings: I remember seeing a rope swing there one time, but I don't remember exactly where it was.
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Calling the police vs. killing off people. What a quandary. Happy New Year everyone. Hopefully the revolution won't have started before I get back to Hawaii.
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The County needs to provide a safe place for the Homeless. Minimal shelter, restrooms, electricity, water, rope swing,........ away from the judgmental, sheltered, more affluent Tax Cows. If it weren't for the missing rope swing, Kolekole would be an ideal location.
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"If it weren't for the missing rope swing, Kolekole would be an ideal location."
Why do the homeless need a rope swing?
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Why do the homeless need a rope swing?
You know, so they can look like they're having some fun, which in turn will aggravate all the judgmental, sheltered, more affluent Tax Cows, who can then call the police and start another thread bitching about it here!
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"You know, so they can look like they're having some fun, which in turn will aggravate all the judgmental, sheltered, more affluent Tax Cows, who can then call the police and start another thread bitching about it here!"
They want to look like they're having fun? Is that really your answer? And what stops less affluent people from calling the police?
And exactly what is a "Tax Cow" in your opinion?
Snorkle and DaKine ... You guys cracking me up on those last two ... I also love to have fun an rope swings and aggravate
" those people " on occasion.
aloha,
pog
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