The Times Picayune (local newspaper) just published a front page story concerning the homeless, yesterday (you can read it here). Apparently, the plan is to take the homeless folks from under the bridge and put them into a few giant tents (equipped with triple bunks) where the homeless will recover from their mental illnesses, addictions, and social problems in several months, after which time, they will have enough money to leave the tent for an apartment of their own. I have not seen this alleged tent, yet.. but it's located on Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. I'll probably check it out tomorrow.
The article states that there will be beds for 210 males and 12 females in two tents and one barn. Individuals who stay at this location have to be "clean." Those with severe mental illness will be referred elsewhere... but... where?
I'm trying to avoid throwing judgments out, but... if you read the article... it speaks for itself.
here are some (but not all) of the questions I have to ask about this operation:
* what is being done, regarding prevention of the spread of infectious disease (HIV, TB, flu, etc...)?
* The population of homeless in NO is ESTIMATED at 12,000 - 19,000 ... this camp only focuses on the folks under the bridge (a few hundred).... what is being done for the folks NOT under I-10?
* who is providing the outreach and counseling services? how about the medical services?
* how will law enforcement be approached?
* is there any infringement on these people's rights as they are shuttled away and kept in this camp?
*etc, etc, etc...
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