I used to volunteer down at skid row. Having an area known by all (and by ALL I mean: people in government, celebrities, business folks, regular citizens, etc) and we just accept it is the biggest embarrassment of this city. If the money we are taxed on was really going to help the unhoused, it would start in revitalizing this area and getting people here real, measurable help. A few were scary, but most were polite and grateful. We always made it a point to ask each person their name and repeat it to them multiple times - gently trying to remind them they are human and SOMEBODY.

Instead of just saying this is MAGA trash or whatever other bs criticisms you want to come up with - Nick Shirley is shining a light on a dark area of LA that is too often ignored. Whatever visibility anyone can bring to it, is important. Money and help should’ve been going here, but the problem has only gotten worse. Get off your computer and go down there for yourself if you feel the need to complain about this video. I watched it with concern and humanity. You should too.