Considering I work in a field that offers very little in the way of job security, the title of this post could, in a few years, easily be changed to “Fuck Me”. Anywhoo, if you should happen to be a pathetic bleeding heart liberal you may want to avert your eyes from what I am about to post. You also, may want to consider growing the hell up and getting a clue about the world you live in.
I am well aware that our system of goverment, healthcare, and also the decay of the family unit has failed many of those who are on the streets. I am not talking about them. I am however talking about the other ones. The ones who failed themselves and their support systems. The ones who have taken every chance and 2nd chance they have ever gotten and pissed it away. Make no mistake, our society, even as fucked as it is, affords all of us ample opportunity to get our shit together. (this is the part where you, the reader takes time to reflect on your own failures).
Liberals will point to the economy. I will point to drug addicts who’s families had every right to turn their backs on junkie relatives. Liberals will counter with something to the effect of how the homeless junkie never had a chance cause he came from the ghetto, or from a broken home, or both. Thats what liberals do. They make excuses instead of demanding accountability. (thats some deep shit right there people. Breathe that in)
Think about it folks; if a close friend or relative was down on their luck and faced with the real possibility of being homeless, wouldn’t you open your door to them? Give them the spare bedroom, the couch, the garage, the floor? (If not, thats messed up, but for sake of argument lets operate under the assumption that you are not a piece of shit.)
Seriously, am I wrong to assume that many of these homeless people had relatives and/or friends help them out and give them some kind of assistance until they got ‘back on their feet”? I dont think so. Some people took advantage of the helping hand they were given and got their shit together while others just took advantage.(I’m spinnin’ pearls here son, you gettin’ this?)
When political types lack funding they always like to bring up “grass roots” like “this problem needs to be fixed at a Grass Roots level, meaning from the bottom up. Build a solid foundation.
“Our Roots must balance our branches”; Jesse Leach from Times of Grace
If you truly care about fixing the homeless problem you need look no further than your own home. Raise your kids right. I know its tough in this pussified politically correct society, but demand accountability from your kids, and from yourself. Stop looking to fix problems on distant shores and get your own house in order. Resist the urge to look in your neighbor’s backyard when what you should really be doing is looking in the mirror.
The realist in me knows with great certainty that some spare change, some blankets, and bleeding heart empathy wont solve anything. The only purpose such things serve is help you get a guilt free night’s sleep.
The optimist part of me has hope for humanity, hope that all of us can exact some sort of change within ourselves that one day will lead to greater things for us as a whole. The realist in me cant help but think that the horse may already be out of the barn on this one.
I am well aware that our system of goverment, healthcare, and also the decay of the family unit has failed many of those who are on the streets. I am not talking about them. I am however talking about the other ones. The ones who failed themselves and their support systems. The ones who have taken every chance and 2nd chance they have ever gotten and pissed it away. Make no mistake, our society, even as fucked as it is, affords all of us ample opportunity to get our shit together. (this is the part where you, the reader takes time to reflect on your own failures).
Liberals will point to the economy. I will point to drug addicts who’s families had every right to turn their backs on junkie relatives. Liberals will counter with something to the effect of how the homeless junkie never had a chance cause he came from the ghetto, or from a broken home, or both. Thats what liberals do. They make excuses instead of demanding accountability. (thats some deep shit right there people. Breathe that in)
Think about it folks; if a close friend or relative was down on their luck and faced with the real possibility of being homeless, wouldn’t you open your door to them? Give them the spare bedroom, the couch, the garage, the floor? (If not, thats messed up, but for sake of argument lets operate under the assumption that you are not a piece of shit.)
Seriously, am I wrong to assume that many of these homeless people had relatives and/or friends help them out and give them some kind of assistance until they got ‘back on their feet”? I dont think so. Some people took advantage of the helping hand they were given and got their shit together while others just took advantage.(I’m spinnin’ pearls here son, you gettin’ this?)
When political types lack funding they always like to bring up “grass roots” like “this problem needs to be fixed at a Grass Roots level, meaning from the bottom up. Build a solid foundation.
“Our Roots must balance our branches”; Jesse Leach from Times of Grace
If you truly care about fixing the homeless problem you need look no further than your own home. Raise your kids right. I know its tough in this pussified politically correct society, but demand accountability from your kids, and from yourself. Stop looking to fix problems on distant shores and get your own house in order. Resist the urge to look in your neighbor’s backyard when what you should really be doing is looking in the mirror.
The realist in me knows with great certainty that some spare change, some blankets, and bleeding heart empathy wont solve anything. The only purpose such things serve is help you get a guilt free night’s sleep.
The optimist part of me has hope for humanity, hope that all of us can exact some sort of change within ourselves that one day will lead to greater things for us as a whole. The realist in me cant help but think that the horse may already be out of the barn on this one.
