In the five years I have been fortunate to know Ann Wright, I have been inspired and awed by her endless energy and relentless commitment to the cause of peace and justice. While others have flashed brightly and faded away, Ann continues with integrity and dignity - and always a sense of humor.
Thanks for pointing out perfectly reasonable reasons for not going to a shelter. So, as your neighbors, we might want to offer shelter with no restrictions on when you come and go, a place to lock up your stuff (large enough to hold a bike or shopping cart), a clean place to go to the bathroom and clean up, a washing machine, healthy food, internet access - and most important, respect. Did I get it? I think people are afraid that some people would take advantage of this and never leave - but honestly, who wants to stay in that situaton? And for the few who do choose to stay, maybe we should be OK with that too? It's time to rethink our priorities as communities and how we judge our fellow human beings. None of us signed up for life voluntarily and we all should be free to find our own way through it.
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