Letter: Some homeless people really trying to succeed

Tuesday, April 11, 2000 | 9:31 a.m.

Concerning the homeless epidemic in Clark County, there are many unfortunate victims of the homeless crisis who, due to poor circumstances, are trying diligently to find jobs and going out, pounding the pavement.

They cannot always find work, due to their age, or jobs are not readily available, or they might be handicapped, or do not have proper training. They might be ambitious but cannot succeed. They might want to prove their worth.

Then there is the other group of homeless people, who receive their monthly checks and spend it all on liquor or dope, etc. They have no ambition. So, therefore, one cannot categorize all homeless people as being drunkards, or dope addicts, or lazy or losers.

A person cannot place labels -- such as all homeless people are alcoholics, or lazy or dope addicts. I feel that there are good and bad in every group of people.

Every person has a right to dignity and respect, if they treat you with dignity and respect. Any person could turn into a homeless person. It is my belief that people should be more compassionate toward other people.

KAREN MACK

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