{"id":2091248,"date":"2023-11-05T17:27:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T22:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-franciscos-homeless-part-vi\/"},"modified":"2023-11-05T17:36:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T22:36:47","slug":"san-franciscos-homeless-part-vi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-franciscos-homeless-part-vi\/","title":{"rendered":"SF Homeless, Part VI"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">8<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsan-franciscos-homeless-part-vi%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2091248&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Commentary<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Continued \u200cfrom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/opinion\/san-franciscos-homeless-part-v-5517499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Part V<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>We often forget to appreciate the true essence of a city. It is \u200cmore than just a place of commerce; it\u2062 is a historical marketplace where farmers and artisans brought their goods. In the early days, tired of commuting and threatened during travel, people started building\u2063 their homes above \u2064their stalls, giving birth to\u2062 towns. With \u200bthe advent of the \u200dIndustrial \u2062Revolution, \u200bthese towns transformed into bustling cities. \u200dEverything one needed was\u200d within reach:\u200c food, \u2063clothing, shelter, schools, churches, stores, factories, culture, and entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>In the \u200dpast, parents and\u200c children would gather at home for lunch, eliminating \u200bthe need for transportation. Everyone lived, walked, and\u200d worked in their own neighborhood, creating the charming \u200datmosphere found in European cities.<\/p>\n<p>However, politically \u2063progressive cities have lost\u2064 touch with these roots. Their \u200dfocus on social and quality-of-life issues, such as caring for the marginalized\u2063 and \u2064promoting bicycle lanes \u2064and pedestrian malls,\u2063 contradicts the\u2064 true nature \u2063of a city as a hub\u2062 of commerce.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/decade-long-homeless-encampment-under-freeway-overpass-cleared-in-los-angeles-5518648?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Decade-Long Homeless Encampment Under Freeway Overpass Cleared in Los Angeles<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/28\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/sudden-death-rate-16-times-higher-in-san-franciscos-homeless-than-housed-residents-study-5518506?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Sudden Death Rate\u200d 16 Times Higher in San Francisco&#8217;s Homeless Than Housed Residents: Study<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/27\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Progressive\u2063 cities have unintentionally transformed \u2064into centers of \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shapiro-how-blue-city-governance-is-destroying-blue-cities\/\" title=\"SHAPIRO: How Blue City Governance Is Destroying Blue Cities\">lax <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-red-wave-of-conservative-women-elected-to-congress\/\" title=\"The Red Wave of Conservative Women Elected to Congress\">law enforcement<\/a><\/a>, homelessness, and crime, which \u2063in turn drive away businesses. These \u200ccities, led by \u200c&#8221;humane&#8221; progressives who oppose firearms, show little interest\u2064 in monitoring their police departments. Consequently, these departments attract trigger-happy personnel, resulting\u200b in \u200bcities like San Francisco, \u2062New York, Los Angeles,\u200c and Minneapolis having both the largest\u200b homeless populations and the most\u200c aggressive police forces.<\/p>\n<p>Progressives&#8217; misunderstanding of cities is an \u2064extension of their misunderstanding of government. They fail to recognize that\u200c the primary purpose of government\u2063 is to protect social, political, and \u2063economic \u2064freedom, rather than provide for them. Lacking faith in America&#8217;s historical commitment to market solutions, progressives fail to understand that \u2063social and economic problems cannot\u200c be solved solely through \u200bgovernment intervention or throwing money at them.<\/p>\n<p>Historical evidence shows that government programs like \u200cthe New Deal\u2064 and the War on Poverty had no\u200d significant impact on the nation&#8217;s poverty rate. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the poverty rate has remained at around 15 percent since 1964.<\/p>\n<p>Progressives fail to address the core issue: homeless individuals\u200b come to cities seeking a place to lie down and die. The obvious \u2062solution is for\u2064 the homeless to keep \u200cmoving \u2063and leave \u200dthe cities. Municipalities can inform them about available city-provided housing, food, clothing, and medical attention on the \u2062outskirts of town,\u200b such as unused factories and military bases, but they must also\u2064 enforce the law.<\/p>\n<p>One effective approach is the &#8220;Broken \u2062Windows&#8221; policy proposed by George\u200b Kelling\u200c and James Q. \u200bWilson. \u200bThis policy emphasizes targeting minor \u2064infractions\u2062 that contribute to\u200d fear and unrest\u200c in urban neighborhoods, as they often lead to more serious crimes. By cracking down on offenses\u2064 like \u200cpublic intoxication, prostitution, vagrancy,\u2062 fare evasion, and\u200c aggressive panhandling, cities can maintain order and prevent crime.<\/p>\n<p>Progressives\u200c dismiss \u200csuch policies\u200d as unproven neo-conservative ideas that give\u2063 the police an \u2062excuse to harass and arrest individuals for minor misconduct, leading to\u2063 mass incarceration and racial profiling. However, Mayor Rudy Giuliani&#8217;s implementation of this policy in New York City \u200dproved its effectiveness.\u200b Even \u2063dropping a candy wrapper on the street could result in a one-hour\u2064 prison sentence.\u200d The key was not the severity of punishment,\u200c but the certainty of it.<\/p>\n<p>Kelling and Wilson explained in &#8220;The Moral Sense&#8221; that disorderly behavior in\u2063 the \u200bstreets \u200bcreates \u200can environment\u2063 where serious street crime thrives. Criminals believe they are less likely to \u200dbe caught or identified\u200c when potential victims are already intimidated by \u200cprevailing conditions.\u200b When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-franciscos-homeless-part-vi\/\" title=\"SF Homeless, Part VI\">law enforcement \u2062agencies prioritize maintaining\u2062 order<\/a>, safeguarding property, and preventing crime, peacekeeping prevails over warfare.<\/p>\n<p>When \u200cthe law is not enforced, chaos ensues. As Sir Robert Peel stated, an \u2063effective police\u200d department is characterized by the absence\u2062 of crime, not just the activities dealing\u200c with it, such as arrests.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Views expressed in this article are opinions of the author\u2062 and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How do progressive policies contribute to the issue of homelessness in cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Oving and find work, but progressives believe that providing free \u2064services and \u2064handouts will solve \u200cthe problem. This \u200capproach only exacerbates the issue, as it attracts even more \u2062homeless\u200d individuals\u2063 to the city and creates an unsustainable burden on taxpayers.<\/p>\n<p>Not only \u2062do progressive policies enable the homeless to continue\u2064 their\u200b destructive behavior, but they also neglect the safety and well-being of the city&#8217;s\u200c residents. \u200dThe\u2062 recent rise \u200bin\u2062 crime rates, drug use, and unsanitary conditions in cities like San Francisco \u2062and Los Angeles are direct results \u200dof these\u200d misguided policies. Instead of focusing on\u2064 law enforcement and public safety, progressives prioritize social justice\u2063 and the accommodation of the unhoused population.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential to\u2064 remember\u200c that a city cannot thrive unless\u2062 it\u200c provides a safe \u2063and \u200csecure environment for its residents and businesses. The current approach of progressive cities negates\u2064 this fundamental principle,\u200c harming both the residents and the economy. Businesses suffer as customers and\u200c employees are deterred\u200d by the deteriorating conditions and lack of safety, leading to a decline in commerce and\u2064 job opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the neglect of \u200dcommerce and business in progressive cities comes at \u2063the cost of quality-of-life \u200cissues. While progressives\u200c advocate \u2064for initiatives such\u200b as bicycle lanes and pedestrian malls,\u2062 they fail to recognize that \u200dthese amenities are\u2063 insignificant if there are \u2064no thriving businesses to support them. A city needs a robust economy and\u2062 a vibrant commercial sector to truly enhance the \u2063quality \u2062of life\u200c for its \u200dresidents.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial that cities rediscover\u200b their roots \u200cand \u200bprioritize the essentials: commerce, safety, \u2064and \u2062economic prosperity. Progressive cities must shift their focus from\u2062 social and quality-of-life issues to creating an \u2064environment conducive to business \u2062growth and attracting investment. This entails robust law \u2064enforcement, policies that support entrepreneurship and economic development, and \u2063an emphasis \u200don public safety.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, city governments must work\u200d hand in hand with communities, businesses, and organizations to\u200c address the root causes of \u2064homelessness and provide effective \u2063long-term solutions. This includes initiatives that promote mental health \u2064services, addiction recovery \u200cprograms, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/squad-member-ayanna-pressley-praises-democrat-rep-cindy-axne-during-campaign-event\/\" title=\"\u2018Squad\u2019 Member Ayanna Pressley Praises Democrat Rep. Cindy Axne During Campaign Event\">job training opportunities<\/a>. By \u2063addressing the \u2062underlying issues that lead to homelessness, cities can empower individuals to transform their \u2063lives and\u2062 reintegrate into\u2062 society.<\/p>\n<p>Progressive cities have the potential to reclaim their former glory as vibrant economic hubs \u200band cultural centers. By refocusing their efforts on \u2064core city functions and embracing market-based solutions, they can create an ecosystem that fosters prosperity for all residents. It is time for\u2064 a paradigm shift in the approach to city governance, one that prioritizes the interests\u200c of its\u200c citizens and businesses, rather than misguided ideologies and social experiments.<\/p>\n<p>Only by embracing these principles can progressive cities truly \u200bthrive and fulfill their potential as the engines of innovation, prosperity, and opportunity \u2064that they were meant to be.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>More in This Series<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/san-franciscos-homeless-part-iv_5501943.html?utm_source=piano&#038;utm_medium=web&#038;utm_campaign=recirculation&#038;utm_content=media-views\">San Francisco&#8217;s Homeless, Part IV<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/san-franciscos-homeless-part-iii_5477256.html?utm_source=piano&#038;utm_medium=web&#038;utm_campaign=recirculation&#038;utm_content=media-views\">San Francisco&#8217;s Homeless, Part\u200b III<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/san-franciscos-homeless-part-ii_5473131.html?utm_source=piano&#038;utm_medium=web&#038;utm_campaign=recirculation&#038;utm_content=media-views\">San Francisco&#8217;s Homeless, Part II<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/san-franciscos-homeless-part-i_5409955.html?utm_source=piano&#038;utm_medium=web&#038;utm_campaign=recirculation&#038;utm_content=media-views\">San Francisco&#8217;s Homeless,\u2062 Part\u200b I<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This \u2062is the final part of a series\u200d looking at the complex issue of \u200chomelessness in San Francisco. The previous parts explored the \u2062causes of homelessness, the impact of progressive policies, and potential solutions to the crisis.<\/p>\n<p>It is time for city leaders, policymakers, and citizens to come together and\u200c address the challenges \u2064of homelessness\u2062 and urban\u200d decay with \u2062a clear focus \u2064on economic growth,\u200b public\u200b safety, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/largest-pro-israel-group-in-us-launches-ads-against-biden-pentagon-pick\/\" title=\"Largest Pro-Israel Group in US Launches Ads Against Biden Pentagon Pick\">common-sense approach<\/a> to governance. Only then can our cities thrive\u2063 as\u2064 they were \u200dmeant to \u200cbe,\u2063 fulfilling\u2062 their potential as\u2064 beacons\u200b of progress, opportunity, and human flourishing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Commentary continues from Part V. We often overlook the true essence of a city: a hub of trade, once a marketplace where farmers and artisans sold their goods. Seeking respite from long commutes and travel risks, they built homes above their stalls, giving birth to towns. 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