tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post8233545470147131116..comments2024-02-03T06:01:53.090-08:00Comments on Noe Valley SF: NVV February 2014: We Read It So You Don't Have ToNoe Valley, SFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09996607013124379881noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-54852062219450998912014-02-17T13:40:01.082-08:002014-02-17T13:40:01.082-08:00I agree. Let's kick out those racist, homophob...I agree. Let's kick out those racist, homophobic, homeless, cookie eating, puppy toting, singing babies. They think they're cute but they aren't. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-66143914949610405562014-02-07T10:17:56.143-08:002014-02-07T10:17:56.143-08:00RE: Typical Cranky Noe Neighbor
If you read the t...RE: Typical Cranky Noe Neighbor<br /><br />If you read the two above anonymous comments, both advocated to help the homeless, and included ways in which they themselves try and help the homeless. Handing money out to drug addicts is not the answer, having services that they have access to is a better way. No one said ban the homeless, they said get them proper help. In addition, being homeless does not make someone infallible...the homeless can be assholes too. Maybe instead of writing a snarky response to people who are genuinely interested in helping to solve the enormous homeless problem in the City, you could suggest ACTUAL solutions to further the discussion. None of their comments suggested anything about babies and dogs, those stereotypes were brought to the discussion by you. How to deal with the homeless population in this City is a long and ongoing debate, some have drug problems, many are mentally ill, and some do choose to be homeless, and came here specifically for the free care this City provides (see: Haight Street), such as free medical care, free veterinary care for their dogs, free food, and free shelter. If you feel good giving someone money who stands in the same place 5 days a week, 8 hours a day, then go for it, but don't act like you are a better person for it or that you actually helped anyone. Unless you brought them to your house, gave them an address to receive mail, helped them kick their drug habit, got them to deal with their issues, and set them on a path to improving their situation, then you are simply enabling them to continue on the path they are already on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-9476964300046115512014-02-06T16:51:44.467-08:002014-02-06T16:51:44.467-08:00Ed. wrote, "planned changes to 24th St aimed ...<b>Ed.</b> wrote, "<i>planned changes to 24th St aimed at improving traffic flow and pedestrian safety</i>"<br /><br />What exactly are the current problems with traffic flow and(or) pedestrian safety that need "improving"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-37416646643357552182014-02-06T15:44:24.323-08:002014-02-06T15:44:24.323-08:00I agree with the other two people. Giving money to...I agree with the other two people. Giving money to the local homeless population not only makes them want to live on the street longer, but it creates more traffic and takes away more parking spots. "Unfortunately he tells people he has diabetes." Ugg, we don't want to know that. We have yoga awnings to complaint about. And whats with all the babies and dogs in the neighborhood? <br /><br />Typical Cranky Noe Neighbor<br /><br />P.S. They're not going to be allowed in the Town Square, right? <br /><br />Ban Homeless<br />Ban Dogs<br />Ban Babies<br />Ban Farmers Markets<br />Ban Music<br />Ban Cookie TrucksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-28091668530796342302014-02-06T10:13:32.572-08:002014-02-06T10:13:32.572-08:00I would agree with anonymous above. There is help,...I would agree with anonymous above. There is help, there is support, there are services for these homeless people on our streets, including 24th Street.<br /><br />They CHOOSE to remain homeless. I give money to various organizations to help the less fortunate, but I am beginning to choose NOT to contribute.<br /><br />Many of us in Noe are tired of seeing them in front of WF, hanging out on the bench, begging money day after day. Our city services need to do more to help them get off the street, get a place to sleep and good food. It's possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-52385290403419502262014-02-06T08:27:16.137-08:002014-02-06T08:27:16.137-08:00Funny how it was not mentioned how racist Glen can...Funny how it was not mentioned how racist Glen can be. He was kicked out of Bell Market, because of the racist remarks he made to the people who were working there; and he was in much better shape then. How about doing something about Richard who stands in front of Whole Foods. He's a junkie, rude, and has something to say about everyone who walks by. Unfortunately, he tells people he has diabetes and I always see idiots giving him money! I realize that Glen does not have a drug or alcohol problem, but people need to stop supporting those that do; and people don't listen to their phony stories!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com