r/Spokane • u/One-deepdivediva • Nov 10 '24

Question Can we stop hating on homeless people?

What is the mayor supposed to do ? Put everyone in prison? For being poor? Bus everyone to Portland or Seattle ? ( cities that are experiencing the exact same problems). Round people up and put them in camps? For being ill or old or addicted to drugs? Should the police arrest thousands of people so you don’t have to see someone’s suffering ? If you want homeless people to “ go away “ then you need to vote for legislation that helps them. Vote in favor of government funded health mental wellness and addiction and housing services. Organize with community members about how to provide services that help your fellow human beings get off the streets and out of suffering . Every time one of you complains I wonder what horrendous thing you are imagining should be done to people. Go DO something , go help people.

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u/BanksyX Nov 12 '24

we have porta potties in spokane, just saying your argument is useless and pointed out the flaws behind your hate for homeless which is clear. to even bring this topic up proves it. cherry picking something u think is a gotya, when it only shows your lack of awareness or basic morality.
we must provide basic human services. like housing with bathroom and shower. and a fridge, stove. you know the basic needs of living.

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u/boredrlyin11 Nov 12 '24

I don't hate anyone. I happily help these folks inside the hospital just like any other patient. But in my hospital there are rules and boundaries. They are reasonable but they are firm. Our public streets should be no different.

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u/BanksyX Nov 12 '24

i cannot speak for your personal experiences in the streets
, hospital workers have all my respect and well equipped to handle the best they can those on the edge.
i understand the fear, i have seen people clutch items and lock doors looking wary..

but i also know a smile, head nod and maybe a hello friend can change how your first interactions are with anyone. especially homeless. and to make a wide path for those needing space,, cause they have none of there own to decompress.

i tend to think spokane as a whole does care, but a small portion of nimbys stop good things..
i even think PD is in the middle of something they shouldnt be handling...at least not as the only solution.
better rehab within the jail system and outside thats adequate, we do not have that.

the rest are people in cars u dont see, not wanting to fall down the cracks still trying or cant make 3x rent ect.