Homelessness

the data doesn’t lie

By far, California has the largest homeless population in the country. This should be no surprise given the fact that our current leadership (Norma Torres) has incentivized and developed an entire economy around it. While politicians and real estate developers line their pockets, pretending to address the issue, the root causes are never confronted. As a result, the rest of us become victims of the crime and lawlessness that ensue as a natural consequence.

“Homeless” is not a disease. It is a condition. And it is usually the result of a list of unfortunate events, circumstances or choices made by, or forced upon an individual. Because of this, there cannot be a “one size fits all” solution. However, no matter how effective a treatment or training program may be, we wind up at the same place. Unless a person has a severe psychological or mental disorder, that person needs a JOB and unfortunately, people and businesses are leaving the State in record numbers.

Democrats hold a super-majority in the California State Assembly and have been the majority party continuously since 1996. They also hold a super-majority in the State Senate and have been the majority party continuously since 1956. The last Republican Governor in California was Arnold Schwarzenegger. His term ended in 2010. There is a direct correlation between the rise of Democratic leadership in California, homelessness and the loss businesses and employment opportunities.

Homelessness is an issue we cannot begin to address with the same people in office who created the problem. If we were to quit subsidizing the drugs and the homeless, we might begin to see real solutions develop. But to do that, we need new leadership, top to bottom, and we need it NOW!