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Sunday, November 14, 2004

I'm disgusted

Had to jump on my soapbox after watching the news tonight.
There are these temporary residences called "Tent Cities" around these parts. It's exactly as the name implies. Homeless adults are put together in tents so they can have a place to sleep.

They are run by a non-profit who has strict rules and procedures in place. But the bottom line is, they are all about keeping people from sleeping on benches and under bridges.

Well, the cities operate off of temporary use orders and their next one is up. A church in Woodinville has decided to host the city for the next 3 months. Here's where my disgust comes into play. There is an actual heated debate about whether the church should host the homeless project. Not just from Joe Schmo, this is my neighborhood...but from the parishoners...that's right. The Christians who use that church as their spiritual ground.

I can't believe it. People pick up a freaking Bible every once in a while, would ya?! Do you know how sad and ugly you sound talking about your freaking property values?

Check this quote:
"The proposed camp is next door to Stacy Meyer, who said she started out angry but now feels fear, frustration and betrayal. She said having the small encampment in her neighborhood is a threat to the greater community that amounts to ``terrorism.''"

What the fuck? That's right lady, all homeless people are criminals. Sheese.

Hello, Compassion, are you out there? You are sorely missed.

The hosting church put up a nice F.A.Q. at their website. My head hurts.