by Robin Elerick
Some of my disturbing thoughts about what the world is now, and what the world was back in the beginning. Not much has changed.
There are people who are very selfish, rude, self-centered, greedy and then you have people who think that they are better than everyone else because they have a lot of money, expensive homes and cars. People who have jobs and homes, among other things, can't see beyond what they have to realize that they are no different than the people who are on the streets trying to survive, but who get stuck because the people above won't take the time to get to know the people on the streets.
Every person you see living on the streets has a story to tell. Yes, I agree, some people on the streets should not have to be on the streets:
Elderly people
The handicapped
(people with walkers and wheelchairs)
Women and children
People with mental health issues
I have traveled to different states throughout my years and have seen and heard different stories from a lot of people on the streets. If you have never lived on the streets and experienced the stress and frustration of not being able to get around to places that feed, give out clothes, hygiene, showers, or finding a safe place to lay your head without being harrased by police. Officers asking people to move, off and on, all night deprive the homeless of a good rest so they can go to or find work. People end up too tired, can't get to work on time and risk getting fired.
So who is the biggest problem here? You have the right to live. You have the right to be. You have these rights regardless of money, health, social status or class. You have these things, man, woman or child. These rights can never be taken away from you; they can only be infringed. When someone violates your rights, remember, it is not your fault.
Here are 7 reasons why homeless choose to be homeless:
1. Safety
2. Personal Belongings
3. Pets
4. Health Hazard
5. Control
6. Privacy
7. Required Religion
Still not convinced?
.
The next time you see a homeless person sleeping on the streets ask them yourself. When someone violates your rights, remember, it is not your fault. You were wronged...
There are people who are very selfish, rude, self-centered, greedy and then you have people who think that they are better than everyone else because they have a lot of money, expensive homes and cars. People who have jobs and homes, among other things, can't see beyond what they have to realize that they are no different than the people who are on the streets trying to survive, but who get stuck because the people above won't take the time to get to know the people on the streets.
Every person you see living on the streets has a story to tell. Yes, I agree, some people on the streets should not have to be on the streets:
Elderly people
The handicapped
(people with walkers and wheelchairs)
Women and children
People with mental health issues
I have traveled to different states throughout my years and have seen and heard different stories from a lot of people on the streets. If you have never lived on the streets and experienced the stress and frustration of not being able to get around to places that feed, give out clothes, hygiene, showers, or finding a safe place to lay your head without being harrased by police. Officers asking people to move, off and on, all night deprive the homeless of a good rest so they can go to or find work. People end up too tired, can't get to work on time and risk getting fired.
So who is the biggest problem here? You have the right to live. You have the right to be. You have these rights regardless of money, health, social status or class. You have these things, man, woman or child. These rights can never be taken away from you; they can only be infringed. When someone violates your rights, remember, it is not your fault.
Here are 7 reasons why homeless choose to be homeless:
1. Safety
2. Personal Belongings
3. Pets
4. Health Hazard
5. Control
6. Privacy
7. Required Religion
Still not convinced?
.
The next time you see a homeless person sleeping on the streets ask them yourself. When someone violates your rights, remember, it is not your fault. You were wronged...
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