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In reply to the discussion: “American Dream”: Food loaded into Dumpsters while Hundreds of Hungry Americans Restrained by Police [View all]Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)Far to many of the homeless are not the old stereotype. Many had jobs, saved, did all a person is supposed to do. Then things happened and now, even though they did their part, they worked very hard, they are with nothing.
We also have old Vets on the streets. We have Vets coming back to nothing. This too will add to the unrest.
We also have those with no job, and are losing everything no mater how hard they fight. They go out every day and place applications and yet no call for even a quick interview.
Last but not lest is those that are hanging on a thread. They are the ones fight to keep 2-3 jobs to keep a roof of some sort. Yet, they keep fall behind the old "eight ball".
I keep posting on other sites about how we must use words and use good old MLK type of Civil Disobedience to change things. But with what I have heard at the food pantry, the unemployment / job hunt help office , even outside on the street and on the bus, I don't think many will keep peaceful for long.
And that scares me.