tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post8996088085325711078..comments2024-03-11T03:55:02.214-05:00Comments on Coffee with the Hermit: Homeless---1, Bad Guys---0 !!!HermitJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-51570778448521387112010-02-07T07:38:19.594-06:002010-02-07T07:38:19.594-06:00You do know how to pick topics! I agree with the ...You do know how to pick topics! I agree with the lawyer. I have personally lived in the same neighborhood as the Houston homeless. I'd walk down the side walk with my baby and pass them pushing their buggie. They were always asking me for stuff and when I refused they were mean. We had to be careful with our trash can b/c they went through our stuff. One night we left a dry cleaning bag in our car and they broke through the window to get the clothes. <br /><br />I became friends with one homeless man - Mike. He had a cell phone, dog and some money. He liked the carefree lifestyle. My neighbor tried to assist and get another lady off the street and she refused. After living amongst them, I have very little sympathy. Those who come down on the lawyer need them on their front steps for a month or so.<br /><br />This view is not politically correct these days. I have much more compassion for American Joe who lost his house b/c of unemployment, but is still willing to work. From my experience, our downtown Houston homeless is not a pool of Mr. Joe.<br /><br />KrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-49152013076667969202010-02-07T00:08:13.351-06:002010-02-07T00:08:13.351-06:00Hey Ginger...
I don't understand sometimes why...Hey Ginger...<br />I don't understand sometimes why folks just can't treat their fellow men with some bit of respect. You don't have to agree with their lifestyle to show them a little common courtesy and treat them with some humanity!<br /><br />Guess I am just getting too old to understand these things anymore! <br /><br />Hey, thanks for coming by!HermitJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-81806197297518873242010-02-06T23:55:18.834-06:002010-02-06T23:55:18.834-06:00Hi Jim. I must comment... when I worked in Midtown...Hi Jim. I must comment... when I worked in Midtown Houston, I was often surprised by the difference in opinion regarding the homeless. I recall a guy who hung out around my office building, sometimes picking up trash, sometimes offering to wash a windshield for some change. I frequently gave this guy a little bit of pocket money. A coworker, a man who I respected in a lot of ways, frequently physically attacked this same guy, pushing the homeless guy in the chest when he asked for assistance. A few coworkers criticized me for giving this guy money saying that I was just helping feed his drug habit (not sure he had one). But I felt like once I released the money to him, it was not mine anymore and it was his to do as he chose. I guess because I was homeless for a period of time (I wasn't an addict and I worked a full time job) when I was a single parent to three little girls (many years ago - my girls are all grown up and we are fine and have been for many years), I have a special place in my heart for homeless folks. I can't help thinking that there but for the grace of God go I. Thanks for a thoughtful post.Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826144253232267217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-42784325673404620422010-02-06T21:07:36.370-06:002010-02-06T21:07:36.370-06:00Hey Beth...
There is no easy answer, I guess. I...Hey Beth...<br />There is no easy answer, I guess. I'm only surprised that the lawyer would sue the church for $250,000 for the problem! <br /><br />Glad it doesn't get as cold here as up north, otherwise the problem would get a lot worse!<br /><br />Hey, thanks for coming by today!HermitJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-85277248117289538932010-02-06T20:52:24.946-06:002010-02-06T20:52:24.946-06:00There is a battle raging here, well, in a town 8 m...There is a battle raging here, well, in a town 8 miles from here between the homeless and the city. The city doesn't want the homeless sleeping on the streets?????<br /> With our weather being so bad lately all shelters are filled to capacity and beyond and some churches and organizations have opened doors to help. Part of the trouble is that the homeless can't be reached at known "hangouts" because they are chased away from those very spots. They are not arrested because the city would have to deal with them then (shelter,etc.) I agree with JoJo partly but where else can the homeless do their private toilet? The city hasn't provided any port-a-potties that I have heard of.<br /> Respect is a two way street.Maybe we should all volunteer at least one day out of our lives.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043420235495017483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-42056413595068183862010-02-06T15:01:10.821-06:002010-02-06T15:01:10.821-06:00Hey Rae...
I think that's an excellent idea. S...Hey Rae...<br />I think that's an excellent idea. Sometimes walking in the other person's shoes helps, and it would certainly be the christian thing to do if he were to volunteer.<br /><br />Too many times we just want to look the other way, and some of the problems might be caused by the more aggresive of the homeless.<br /><br />Sad situation all around, I think.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by!HermitJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-67855779594885453742010-02-06T14:50:09.765-06:002010-02-06T14:50:09.765-06:00Great post. Maybe Mr. Rich Lawyer should volunte...Great post. Maybe Mr. Rich Lawyer should volunteer his services at the mission. It might give him a new perspective. We need to see the other side of life before making judgments.Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858158707328118375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-3071542641158891582010-02-06T13:15:33.349-06:002010-02-06T13:15:33.349-06:00Hey Gene...
I have really never been homeless...an...Hey Gene...<br />I have really never been homeless...and it is very hard to put myself in their situation all the way! However, I can understand that the lawyer doesn't want them panhandling around his lace of business. I do not feel that all of the wrongs supposedly commited by them are true...but we will never know!<br /><br />I don't understand why the Advisory board thing wasn't suggested before the law suit was filed, but then...only the people involved will ever know the whole story!<br /><br />I don't think that many of these people really want to be homeless or causing trouble...but it just seems to me that unless something is done in an adult manner, things will continue to get worse.<br /><br />Guess we all have that old"just not in my backyard" outlook about it. I wish I had some answers, but I don't.<br /><br />Thanks so muchfor coming by today!HermitJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-8922717995040009602010-02-06T11:56:42.206-06:002010-02-06T11:56:42.206-06:00Hi Jim. Yes there are always two sides, or more, ...Hi Jim. Yes there are always two sides, or more, on these things. It is tough on both sides of the homeless situation and one that does not seem to be going away anytime soon. Hard to imagine anyone being in that dilemma but many of us seem to be one step away when things turn down for them.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />GeneGene in the Greenhttp://easy-ways-to.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-29225433608040117232010-02-06T09:28:47.754-06:002010-02-06T09:28:47.754-06:00Hey Christer...
Sound like the bad guy in this cas...Hey Christer...<br />Sound like the bad guy in this case realized just what a butt head he was seeming to be, in this case!<br /><br />Guess things are slow in the lawyer business as well!<br /><br />Thanks for the visit today!<br /><br /><br />Hey JoJo...<br />One thing you need to remember here. First of all, if the homeless were doing all of these things that the lawyer said they were...don't think for a minute that the police wouldn't have been there in a heartbeat! Yet there is no collaboration from police reports of this happening!<br /><br />Second, the man is a LAWYER, who is trained in school to twist and bend the facts in order to win his point!<br /><br />Third, the lawyer was NOT concerned about the public safety...I know , because he was asking for $250,000 in damages!<br /><br />Ask yourself, where are the other business owners on the lawsuit? Where are the other complaints about the "alledged" bad behavior? Where are the outcries of angry citizens in the area?<br /><br />What we have is a lawyer seeking a lot of money, hoping to make the news (which he did) and wanting the lines of homeless people to go away!<br /><br />Given the choice of believing the church group or the lawyer...I go with the church group! My past experience with lawyers does NOT instill a lot of faith in them!<br /><br />Sorry, but in this case I have to side with the homeless. To hell with the greedy, cold hearted, non-caring, profit seeking lawyer and all of his kind!<br /><br />This, of course, is only my opinion! <br /><br />Hey, thanks for coming by today!HermitJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-169384677832808422010-02-06T08:59:48.039-06:002010-02-06T08:59:48.039-06:00Good Morning My Special One, You sure picked a har...Good Morning My Special One, You sure picked a hard subject for people to comment on. While none of us want to see anyone homeless and the church is trying to do the right thing, these homeless people are not doing the right thing. Urenating and deficating is nasty and I sure wouldn't want that done on my property. Human feases are very dangerous it is full of nasty bacteria that can cause ecoli. Playing loud music and dancing around if at late hours is not exceptable. We have large numbers of homeless here also but I have not heard of this kind of behavior (Yet)I have friends who work soup kitchens and they say the folks are always respectful.<br />Maybe this lawyer filed this lawsuit to achieve this very outcome. Hope they are able to rectify the problem.<br />I am ready for the next cup of coffee around the kitchen. More rain heading our way.JoJonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-88294925116962869892010-02-06T08:08:02.504-06:002010-02-06T08:08:02.504-06:00Yes lets make a toast to the Good Guys!
Great stor...Yes lets make a toast to the Good Guys!<br />Great story!<br />Have a great day now!<br />Christer.The cottage by the Cranelakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07521318192039394408noreply@blogger.com