Some individuals chose to be homeless giving them no responsibilities.
Are THE HOMELESS ISSUES ABOUT OBTAINING WELFARE, OR FREEDOM TO ROAM OUR LAND?
Can it be both situations?
In my examples, I am using three threads of framework in
which our society
intercommunicates and networks.
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"I know some of the drunks that beg or panhandle just to get money to buy more booze. They admitted they could make up to two hundred dollars a day by sitting at a corner with a 'WILL WORK FOR FOOD' sign. |
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For some homeless it is a way to figuratively thumb their noses at government rules, taxes
and struggles to achieve a modest lifestyle, which our culture calls the 'norm'. This is the
way for
them to be independent and have self-government.
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Some homeless situations cannot be helped by our government, probably due to our bureaucracy standards of red-tape and much paperwork. An example is a man in the military that married a woman from 'no mans land', who has no family members alive. They have children. This man now gets out of the military and leaves the family destitute. The woman and her children are forced to be homeless, and might have to live in the bushes under a bridge. |
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World War I veterans marched on Washington, DC after receiving promises of bonuses due them. World War II veterans had it better with GI loans and college offers. Veterans from the Korean Conflict are still fighting to be recognized. Vietnam created the 'under dogs' of veterans as they were offered nothing. Some of the Vietnam veterans were offered drugs from subversives, which introduced relief from their war years. However, many of them did not understand why they were in Vietnam; and they could not comprehend our governments policies. |
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There is a homeless group of many individuals near my home that I observe on an almost daily basis. They seem very content with their lives asking nothing of nobody. To my knowledge, there is only one female in this group of homeless individuals. A private citizen offered her free room and board. She tried living in this residence for a while, and then departed shortly thereafter because she felt closed in. This group's control wants complete freedom from our society to do what they want and when they want to do it.
Pertaining to approval and affection, I have witnessed the female give hugs to a member who has just returned to their small cult. They seem to respect each other or they would not stay together as a homeless group. When it rains they migrate just like our Native American Indian's did during the four seasons.
As I mentioned, they seem to have approval with each other within their cult group. Yet the authorities (police) are always harassing them, especially the female. For all I know she could be their leader. They are definitely free spirited or they would not remain within their position of the homeless.
Photos of more homeless before I continue with my story.
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HAVE YOU EVER ASKED YOURSELF WHY?
This website was created for an Intercultural Communications class at MiraMira College after much research, watching and talking to many homeless individuals. The course is taught by Professor Bea McWilliams. You can reach her at: comm215@mcc.miracosta.cc.ca.us
Mr. David Torkelson is a student in this class. His profession is 'Correction Deputy', a deputy sheriff who works in the country jails. He takes care of people during trials and before they are sentenced to prison.
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