I Protest! by ShadowsNTime

Unusual Subjects • World Events/Social Commentary • posted on Mar 04, 2023

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A very brief hello to all...I am so frustrated at not finding a place to live that I had to take a break...I made this image about 10 years ago because I am infuriated with the homeless situation in America...It's as valid today as it was then...there are countless abandoned houses where I live and instead of the city fixing them and offering low rent/no rent so the homeless have a place to go, what do they do? they tear them down and leave empty lots everywhere, lots that are according to them, are too small to build on...what a crock! Everyday more and more become homeless because they can't afford rising housing market prices...get this, studio apts go for the low low price of $3000 plus...it sickens me and I am sorry for this rant but the truth of the matter is I too may join the ranks of all the 'little' people and be on the streets...I worked hard all my life but I have no savings, no retirement money, nothing...so I put this up because I can't go out to protest but my protest needs to be heard... Then, to add insult to injury they have now taken away the emergency food stamp program because the pandemic is over...over? Not in my city! They bombard us daily with ads and mail about getting the latest shot, people are still getting sick, some who are vaccinated...Is there no end to the inhumanity? the insanity? I made it clear to the realtors that when they came to see the house that they wear masks...after all I am 75 years old and in very poor health...so the inspectors come to assess the property for the potential owner and guess what! no masks! and I could not refuse them entrance... Okay I am done ranting for the moment, back to trying to raise money to move on and to find a place to live...I wish you all a lovely weekend and I pray none of you have to go through this...I just want a home...

Comments (8)

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jendellas

1:12PM | Sat, 04 March 2023

I am so sorry about your plight. We too have a lot of homeless even in our small town. Agree re buildings left or pulled down, they could be used for the homeless. Lots of new builds going up here BUT 3/4/5 bedroom houses, maybe a few 1/2 bedroom ones would be better. Take care. xx

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ShadowsNTime

8:41PM | Sat, 04 March 2023

Thank you Barb for pointing that out, I meant to add it for worldwide as well but this tired brain forgot:( thanks so much for the visit and lovely comment, means a lot to me!

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CosmicEnvisions

1:22AM | Mon, 06 March 2023

In my opinion The system is broken, it stems from the top, the rich get richer the poor get poorer and they dont care. All money.

There are people that do care, few and far between in my opinion who have positions where they can make a difference.

Why not give everyone a house free of charge. A roof over their heads. That would cost to much, that's not possible, we can't do that. Excuses in my opinion.

They can do it, they chose not to. look at the banks making money from these interest rate hikes, 100 million and hour they reckon. Probably going in someone's pocket/bank account and just sitting there. How does that help people? Oh it's for the economy, Bulls#$t. How many houses is that? How many food stamps is that?

I am saddened by your situation and realy do hope something comes along that can realy help you out my friend. Not just you everyone else who needs help.

Okay that's my rant ...

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KarmaSong

5:24AM | Sat, 11 March 2023

Your protest is quite poignant and legitimate, in a country that often prides itself on being a beacon of the civilized world for all refugees and souls in distress around the world. The old Europe where I reside treats homelessness differently, more humanely perhaps, at times, though there's still so much to do in that regard. Don't give in to destructive thoughts and keep faith in life and yourself, whatever happens....

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Richardphotos

10:26PM | Wed, 15 March 2023

wonderful thought and imaginative words.

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APlusDesign

10:16AM | Thu, 04 May 2023

I'm sorry you have to go through this. Indeed, the situation with housing (or lack there of and high pricing) is completely out of control. A shelter is one of the needs of survival, it should be available for everyone. It's painful, especially when there are viable solutions that this is still happening.

My thoughts are with you, I hope you get a new home soon.

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