Thursday, July 27, 2006

Record Heat Kills

Record heat kills the homeless and vulnerable; that’s what the headlines read across the world, especially in Big Cities.

Why don’t Federal or City governments spend a few bucks and begin by keeping the public hydrated? Why can’t we install simple drinking fountains in shaded public places?

Why don’t churches, businesses and private groups fund and manage emergency toilet facilities placed in parks, on parkways and under bridges?

Why don’t neighborhoods invite providers of these essential services into their community public property for ‘day camps’, ‘evening meals’, or free ‘music in the park’ events?

Taking care of our homeless, working poor, and disabled isn’t rocket science! It’s called ‘compassion', and it’s a rare treat to experience it.


Thank you, friends; for your compassion, and your prayers!





1 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks for your excellent blog on homelessness!

I've posted the link to it in my Homeless Civil Rights and Civil Liberties group.

Sincerely,
Harmony

July 28, 2006 9:32 AM  

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