I think you are wrong..."that they are poor thus they should live in a poor neighborhood."
This would make sense if these vulnerable people were earning a living and purchasing their shelter and they had to purchase what they could afford. However, some or most have lost everything due to their illness and they are supported with our tax dollars and other charities. So, why should they live amongst the poor? They are not buying their housing, it is provided for them. In fact, one facility planned near my home was purchased for over $1 Million and over $5 Million is going to be provided by tax payer money to renovate it. $6 million would purchase a nice building in our richest neighborhoods. Why not? Vulnerable people surrounded by nice homes, quiet streets, kids on roller blades and tricycles, respectful neighbors. Would it help their recovery? Versus a neighborhood with drug dealers, liquor stores, and a high percentage of other people with special needs. Doesn't society function better when different types of people can all live together in the same area? I'm curious, do you have a supportive housing facility in your neighborhood? If not, you miss the opportunity to be thankful you not being in the condition of the residents. You miss the opportunity to help your neighbors. However, you don't want to be surrounded by them either...it's too much to handle. Rita Lavin Loring Heights _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
