This page is a permanent link to the reply below and its nested replies. See all post replies »
JustNik · 51-55, F
I was just reading about a bill in Oklahoma they’re trying to pass to remove funding and make it illegal to buy land to build for shelter purposes outside Oklahoma City or Tulsa. And since republican run states seem to like to play follow the leader, I imagine if this passes, there will be more like it and the problem is about to get worse. There will always be people who choose that life, I imagine, but greed and selfishness are the only reasons there are people forced to live that way.
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
@JustNik I’ve seen a book that is given to the homeless in the OKC area and cities that are nearby. The charities and other aid that is of offered to people is almost unbelievable. So many churches and organizations step in to help. But the problem is that it has attracted transients who are also called homeless and they will refuse to work with social workers such as getting their birth certificate, ID’s, and other things to help get them on a housing list and other benefits. They’d rather get free meals & shelter from the places that offer them, snacks, hygiene items, free laundromat to use, free grocery shopping each month, free clothing & other items from churches or whatever other charities offer them. Some of the transients here have migrated from the West Coast. And they brought their entitled attitudes with them. If people offer them a job (even short-term like for a day) when they are approaching them & begging from them they aren’t interested. Can make more money begging for drug & alcohol money.