Good Intentions Fallacy is an excellent explanation of what makes the Progressive Democrats so energetic, and so vicious. They are infected with the idea that they know what is best for everyone else, and thus the ends justifies the means.
Inso far as the best solution for a problem set, we have had the solution to that for a long time. A fellow by the name of Darwin came up with theory that evolution, development by survival of what works, explains why our imperfect world is what it is. A problem with system evolution is that it takes time. And if you end up on a dead end, well, tough luck.
New Mexico is following California’s lead with vast anti-poverty programs, increased education funding, pushing for renewable energy & EV mandates while poverty remains high, high crime rates, homelessness & drug addiction grow, and we rank at the bottom in education. Socialist may sincerely have good intentions, but their policies always end in failure and leave their with less freedom.
Great piece. The worst is when individuals convince themselves their cause is noble but is actually completely selfish. Housing regulations are a perfect example. Citizens who want to retain their neighborhood “character” push back against more housing developments under the guise of fighting gentrification, or concerns over the environment and safety. But all it does is reduce the housing stock and increase homelessness.
The major issue in homelessness is not the lack of housing. It's the refusal of society to say no. No, you can't camp in this city. No, you can't shit in the streets. No, you can't panhandle aggressively. No, you can't shoot up publicly and leave your used needles lying around. The fact that we are not going to allow you to destroy our city by doing these things is not our problem. It's your problem. You can solve your problem by not doing drugs, getting help for your mental problems, getting a job, and sharing rent with others so inclined until you can afford a place of your own, probably in a lower cost community.
This is not going to happen because the people we have elected allow the homeless to wallow in their victimhood rather than accept personal responsibility for their self destructiveness.
What specific steps should be taken by cities to deal with the problem? Cities should use all existing shelters and further provide simple shelter space with surplus military tents with mess and recreational tents, a medical tent and restroom and shower facilities (the way I lived in the army) on leased or purchased unused commercial or industrial sites on the outskirts of the city. As many who want to and are able to work should be hired to help feed others and to maintain the facilities. Individuals could use surplus military squad tents or their own for sleeping. When those facilities are available the city should send in crews to clean up existing encampments, without arresting anyone who does not physically resist.
Custodial care should be mandatory for those who are so mentally or drug addicted that they cannot care for themselves. We did a huge disservice to the mentally ill when we closed rather than reform our state mental hospitals. We need them back. This approach actually would cost far less and be far more effective than the current housing first attempts to fix the problem. Most of the homeless lack the capacity to live unassisted in modern society but that is not an excuse to destroy our beautiful cities and drive out our productive citizens.
Good Intentions Fallacy is an excellent explanation of what makes the Progressive Democrats so energetic, and so vicious. They are infected with the idea that they know what is best for everyone else, and thus the ends justifies the means.
Inso far as the best solution for a problem set, we have had the solution to that for a long time. A fellow by the name of Darwin came up with theory that evolution, development by survival of what works, explains why our imperfect world is what it is. A problem with system evolution is that it takes time. And if you end up on a dead end, well, tough luck.
"Good Intentions Fallacy is an excellent explanation of what makes the Progressive Democrats so energetic"
Indeed.
New Mexico is following California’s lead with vast anti-poverty programs, increased education funding, pushing for renewable energy & EV mandates while poverty remains high, high crime rates, homelessness & drug addiction grow, and we rank at the bottom in education. Socialist may sincerely have good intentions, but their policies always end in failure and leave their with less freedom.
Great piece. The worst is when individuals convince themselves their cause is noble but is actually completely selfish. Housing regulations are a perfect example. Citizens who want to retain their neighborhood “character” push back against more housing developments under the guise of fighting gentrification, or concerns over the environment and safety. But all it does is reduce the housing stock and increase homelessness.
This was also rampant at Austin City Hall and I wrote about some of my experiences here: https://open.substack.com/pub/ryanclarkself/p/like-bathroom-door-locks-government?r=7y31d&utm_medium=ios
Ronald Reagan: "If you want more of something, subsidize it; if you want less of something, tax it."
Omg I can’t stomach listening to that idiot Newsom. He and Dems have destroyed this state
Scott Weiner is a pedo state senator. So disgusting.
The major issue in homelessness is not the lack of housing. It's the refusal of society to say no. No, you can't camp in this city. No, you can't shit in the streets. No, you can't panhandle aggressively. No, you can't shoot up publicly and leave your used needles lying around. The fact that we are not going to allow you to destroy our city by doing these things is not our problem. It's your problem. You can solve your problem by not doing drugs, getting help for your mental problems, getting a job, and sharing rent with others so inclined until you can afford a place of your own, probably in a lower cost community.
This is not going to happen because the people we have elected allow the homeless to wallow in their victimhood rather than accept personal responsibility for their self destructiveness.
What specific steps should be taken by cities to deal with the problem? Cities should use all existing shelters and further provide simple shelter space with surplus military tents with mess and recreational tents, a medical tent and restroom and shower facilities (the way I lived in the army) on leased or purchased unused commercial or industrial sites on the outskirts of the city. As many who want to and are able to work should be hired to help feed others and to maintain the facilities. Individuals could use surplus military squad tents or their own for sleeping. When those facilities are available the city should send in crews to clean up existing encampments, without arresting anyone who does not physically resist.
Custodial care should be mandatory for those who are so mentally or drug addicted that they cannot care for themselves. We did a huge disservice to the mentally ill when we closed rather than reform our state mental hospitals. We need them back. This approach actually would cost far less and be far more effective than the current housing first attempts to fix the problem. Most of the homeless lack the capacity to live unassisted in modern society but that is not an excuse to destroy our beautiful cities and drive out our productive citizens.