Re: “Trump order on homelessness provides opportunities, pitfalls” (Aug. 10, Opinion):
When Lisa Daugaard talks, listen. The co-executive director of Goal Dignity Motion sees the lure within the govt order “ … that was set (for progressives) to denounce it, thus completely guaranteeing Republican management on this nation. …” And he or she emphasizes that considerate advocates can flip the tables on the administration’s efforts to criminalize homelessness.
However be aware how the order is framed: Homelessness equals substance abuse and psychological sickness.
The order is straight out of Mission 2025, which claims that homelessness is primarily behavioral and requires transitional housing “ … with a concentrate on addressing the underlying points that trigger homelessness within the first place.” Presumably, as soon as these are fastened, transitional housing will now not be crucial, however what occurs after that?
Many unhoused individuals battle with habit and psychological sickness. However not all. Have you ever seen how a lot housing prices these days and the way the necessity outstrips the provision?
Sure, strategy the chief order with warning. Problem the administration to associate with advocates to work for the very best pursuits of weak individuals. However by no means for one minute consider that, because the editorial states, “the phrases is probably not as troubling as they appear. …” They’re each bit as troubling.
Gretchen Reade, Seattle
