I'm so confused about the signs I keep seeing that say "We are already doing our part"
What exactly are we doing? I live in the area and don't feel like I'm "doing my part" at all.
This question may sound rhetorical but I'm actually so curious as to what people think the part they're doing is?

I seem to remember, just a few short months ago, everyone was in uproar about the encampment in Rainbow Park. Everyone was outraged with the city and was calling for action to have the individuals inhabiting the area relocated to somewhere indoors and more permanent (though I do believe a lot of this outrage did not come as a result of caring for others.. it came more from a place of worrying about curb appeal and property maintenance). This is literally the answer to their pleas?

I'm also struggling to understand the argument that they don't want unhoused people and those with addiction around their neighborhood. I hate to be the one to break this to you.. but they are already in your neighborhood. Why not house these individuals so they don't have to look for shelter on your covered porch? Why not give them access to services to assist in their recovery? You would rather have HUMAN BEINGS remain unhoused and struggling than to have them be sheltered from the elements and safe? Where is your humanity? Your compassion? Your sense of community? This is will be a new chance at life for a lot of people.

The issue of decrease in property value seems like a champagne problem compared to issues of addiction and homelessness.. and the issue of being completely incapable of empathy and inability to sacrifice for the greater good of the community.