Okay, another case of a Liberal knee-jerk reaction. The new Memphis Mayor AC Wharton’s administration is going to take steps to clean up the streets of the homeless using the police by ostensibly directing them towards resources, but will have the effect of chasing them out of town or putting them in jail. Put me down on the record for this not being right. A mailed fist cannot gently solve the problem.

Anyhoo, this story talks about the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center, who has decided to get outraged over this issue. They want to protest until jobs and housing is made available for these people.

Umm, the reason why they are homeless in the first place is the fact that most of the homeless have a mental illness or a co-occurring disorder (substance abuse and a mental illness) which cost them their ability to hold jobs in the first place. Same thing with the housing, their illness precludes them from living in a stable environment. Their families won’t have them, and they bounce between the streets, mental health hospitals, or jail.

I know of four wonderful ladies that are doing exactly what needs to be done, and that is helping these people in a real way. I can’t mention who they are, or what they do. They are extremely Liberal, and I think I would expose them to embarrassment if I were to give their names on my blog. Just let it be known that they are doing the right thing, for the right reasons. They are counting the people who no longer need their help, not just those in their programs. They do it quietly, with only the praise of those whom they have helped as their reward.

Now, it seems like the MSPJC is going to do the same thing as detailed in prior actions of our illustrious President. They do press releases, make signs and stand on corners, and raise a lot of noise without really understanding the issue and doing anything sustentative about it. They will “raise awareness” and make a lot of noise and put public pressure on some people to “do something.” But, one or two news cycles after they are out of the limelight on this subject, they will pat themselves on the back, say they “did something” and go on their merry Liberal way, without doing anything other than giving the beehive a good whack. Meanwhile, the ladies who are doing the work get no recognition. That’s okay, they aren’t looking for any.

I may be wrong. I have been known to be wrong once or twice in the past. But this is my opinion of what will happen. MSPJC may just do something about the problem, even if only to get the mayor to stop this policy. But that still won’t affect the root problem and that is addressing why these people are homeless. Meanwhile my four ladies will continue on with their respective Good Fights, and help those who need and want help, one person at a time.