Homeless Memorial

There was some deliberation about attending the memorial service at the Atherton Chapel in Central Union Church this evening for 68 homeless people who passed on this year either on the streets or at homeless shelters. Sadly, attendance never came to fruition.

The homeless population continues to rise unabated, even though the last “point in time” count allegedly indicated otherwise. Actually, both the homeless and undocumented immigrant populations in Hawai’i are soaring while the “official” population is decreasing.

There’s been a lot more talk about funding more programs for the homeless, but talk is cheap. Years have gone by, but the proposed “safe zones” have never come about. There’s always talk about more homeless shelters and “affordable” housing. Again, talk is cheap.

The “safe zones” are the most cost effective program because homelessness has no solutions in “casino capitalism.” As long as economic inequality keeps growing, there will be more and more homeless. The “safe zone” has also been highly anticipated in order to “green light” the cargo van camper conversion plan. Only disappointment was the result. Just more lips flapping. Blah, blah, blah, blah ...