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Der_Iron_Chef · #2 02-25-2008, 03:41 AM

Mwaaa ha ha.

Eww.

ElGuappo · #3 02-25-2008, 08:29 PM

There riverfront has already started to tear down the marine section. new tanks and everthing EN ROUTE.

marciemp · #4 02-27-2008, 11:00 PM

Was at Riverfront once with my kids. My 4 year old said "you go in I just want to wait in the car". Ummm not in THIS area! Scary!

BC564 · #5 02-28-2008, 04:15 PM

yeah...Ive been there once.....that was enough.....lots to look at and loved the store....wasnt crazy about the people outside and around the area.....

ElGuappo · #6 02-28-2008, 05:59 PM

Ya I know its right next to PASS OUT PARK (i used to work for the city and thats what the emps called it). but i havent had any probs yet with vagrents and such.

Just carry a MICKIE with you and if anyone gives you trouble toss it in the gutter and you will be left alone.

So bad i know but screw street people.any one who cant find work in this city isnt looking very hard.

findingnemo1 · #7 02-28-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ElGuappo

So bad i know but screw street people.any one who cant find work in this city isnt looking very hard.

Not all street people choose not to look for a job or work. There are plenty of people who have jobs but are "street people" as the rents are to high. Then you have to factor in mental health issues(which i work with) and then there are drug issues,etc,etc::: And the biggest one is people who have just given up on life and themselves.

I think people are quick to judge homeless people as all bad. Its a stereotype just like racism and rich and poor.So the next time you see someone sitting on a bench or walking towards you across from Riverside don't just assume that they are a bum who doesn't deserve any respect as you don't know what has happened in there life and really WE don't have a right to make that assumption for ourselves.

Sorry for the thread hijack but i needed to say it.

Der_Iron_Chef · #8 02-28-2008, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElGuappo

So bad i know but screw street people.any one who cant find work in this city isnt looking very hard.

That's a drastic over-simplification! I work exclusively with street youth and their problems are severe. It's easy to feel this way, and I'm sure it's true for some homeless people....but for most, I would say it is not. Mental health, addiction and social factors all play a role....just to name a few.

Edit: Hah, nemo....didn't notice your comment above. I guess I could have just written, "ditto"