Re: “Washington officials rip Trump order on homelessness as ‘unjust, obscene’ ” (July 26, A1):
The states which have spent essentially the most on the homeless problem now have the biggest homeless populations. Billions of {dollars} have been spent to make it secure and comfy to waste away in a drug- and alcohol-induced haze on our streets. Our flesh pressers have executed nothing however encourage homelessness, and their insurance policies are the direct reverse of compassionate. In the meantime, the rights of bizarre residents who need a clear, secure place to stay are being trampled and our tax cash wasted.
Homelessness is totally not an inexpensive housing problem. That could be a purple herring, nevertheless it’s a good way to throw away billions extra in tax income. The overwhelming majority of those that are homeless lack the power to take care of their very own dwelling area. They want actual assist, and the authors acknowledge that they gained’t get it on their very own. Trump could not have it proper, however I actually haven’t seen a workable plan from our civic leaders.
As a substitute of the standard demonization and hyperbolic rhetoric, how about providing an actual answer?
Mark Stratton, Bothell
