Homeless in Kauai
Jun 6, 2023 16:40:13 #
Heather Iles wrote:
Gosh, you are harsh. We don't know this man's circumstances. We must count our blessings that we are not in his position.
He may be one of those folks who believe in being off-grid. Back in the day, there were those hobos who were itinerant craftsmen who worked to supply themselves with whatever job they could get. And actually have a good life. Then there are those who are envious of such people. They jump at conclusions without understanding the person's life pursuit.
I do have a problem with the cigarettes, knowing well the downside of smoking. But that is a different animal to deal with. And unwanted professional beggars exist everywhere.
"I have a life" is not valid to many who consider property as the sole determinant.
Jun 6, 2023 17:29:52 #
Jun 6, 2023 18:08:06 #
Effate
Loc: El Dorado Hills, Ca.
Retired CPO wrote:
I'm well aware of that. But why should Hawaii foot the bill for lost revenue due to paying tourists who won't come back to vacation there because they get hassled by those leading an "unfettered" life at others expense?
I’m not even going to address the judgmental name calling and I don’t profess to know anything regarding the costs of homelessness to the State of Hawaii but I can say anecdotally that on this island after visiting annually for years, I have never been approached by a panhandler, never seen feces or needles like are prevalent in most larger California cities including my birthplace (Sacramento). Most will be staged close enough to the many beach bathrooms to have access. Seems like the tourism numbers are quite healthy. I agree that homelessness is a terrible problem that needs to be addressed with effective public policy but there are as many stories as people out there. In May a serial killer was stabbing victims in Davis , Ca. The first two victims succumbed to their injuries but the third, Kimberlee Guillory, a 64 year old who was disabled and taking care of her daughter who died of pancreatic cancer was awaiting low income housing. She couldn’t go to the local shelter with her dog Toby so she found herself in a homeless camp. She wasn’t the image you have conjured up nor are many. Obviously the vast majority have drug and alcohol addictions and mental health issues. I wasn’t there to diagnose or cure merely to provide a moment of comfort and trust and snap a pic or two. Regardless how anyone feels I appreciate your comments.
Jun 6, 2023 19:38:39 #
Jun 6, 2023 20:34:42 #
Alafoto
Loc: Montgomery, AL
nervous2 wrote:
I have spent more time pondering and reading the c... (show quote)
Jun 6, 2023 20:38:04 #
Alafoto
Loc: Montgomery, AL
Perhaps he is a native Hawaiian and that's how he avoided the involuntary "relocation" mentioned by what I assume is another Hawaiian.
Jun 6, 2023 20:38:15 #
Alafoto
Loc: Montgomery, AL
Perhaps he is a native Hawaiian and that's how he avoided the involuntary "relocation" mentioned by what I assume is another Hawaiian.
Jun 9, 2023 14:21:52 #
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