Editor,
When I read the opinions put forth on this platform I generally try to respect people’s opinions. What I have witnessed, in regards to the placing of people in a Millbrae hotel, is, to say the least, disheartening. As a society, have we really became this cold and cynical? Everybody wants to solve the homeless problem as long as it is done somewhere else.
In my opinion, the San Mateo County has done an excellent job of getting people off the streets and back into society. Many homeless people are transitional and only need a little help to get back on track. The impression of the people in Millbrae, I saw, was one of mean spirited. Remember, the homeless person you detest so much could be you, or someone in your family. People like me, that have a home, are very fortunate. And though I worked hard, I also received a lot of help and support. My wish is that we can all be a more compassionate community and help those in need improve their life. It may be a little uncomfortable but it is the right thing to do.
 William Keegan
San Mateo
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Mr. Keegan, I believe most people are in favor of a more compassionate community. But we have to wonder why folks such as Callagy, Kelly, and Goodman are not opening their homes to house the homeless. Even you say you have a home and are fortunate, so would you open your home? How about all the other folks who want to help the homeless – will they open their homes? It may be a little uncomfortable but it is the right thing to do. Perhaps if enough people housed the homeless and set an example, others may follow and we wouldn’t have to subject Millbrae, or other residents, with homeless hotels. BTW, do you think our imperious leader, King Newsom, would house a few in his mansion, or at his winery (does he still own that?)? If not, why should anyone else?
Mr. Keegan - the problem with your assertion is that you describe the homeless as a homogeneous group. There are differences, drug addicts, economic victims, spousal abuse victims, and just plain derelicts. If housing is made available, some form of screening should take place to separate the sane and needed from the crime-inclined undesirables. The latter group should be removed from society and housed where they can do us and themselves no harm. In other words, only those who have references should be placed in a neighborhood hotel.
It is also a question how many are homeless veterans, as a result of the wars the former, minority-selected so-called president Bush jr. lied us into?
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