Letter: Why arent we taking care of our own poor people first?
Jan 12, 2015 12:18:21 #
If there is one question people new to the whole refugee process in America ask, it is that sensible, logical question. Below is a letter to the editor from the New Hampshire Concord Monitor from someone who is apparently helping the homeless with a true charitable spirit and not as a paid refugee resettlement contractor.
To the editor:
We have been avidly following the series of articles on the homeless population in Concord.
Living in close proximity and volunteering within the community serving both the homeless and the refugees, it has become sadly apparent that our homeless population consists predominantly of American citizens. Many of them veterans and many without benefits.
Without a valid address or residence, one does not qualify within our system for food stamps or assistance. Why is it that we seem to continue to encourage and subsidize the constant influx of immigrants and refugees for whom we seem to always find living and housing accommodations for? Our food pantries are overwhelmed, supplies are diminished and dwindling.
Thank heavens for our local churches for stepping up to the plate, and providing both food and warm, safe shelter to our most needy, particularly during our cold and harsh winters.
As we continue to not only exist, work and volunteer within the capital city of Concord, we wonder why it is disturbingly apparent and profoundly troubling that the homeless population consists of American citizens.
We have yet to see a refugee sleeping in a tent or under the railroad tracks. Why is that?
EDDIE TORRES
Concord
Concord is a federal preferred community for refugee resettlement. I bet most Concord residents did not know they merited that distinction!
To the editor:
We have been avidly following the series of articles on the homeless population in Concord.
Living in close proximity and volunteering within the community serving both the homeless and the refugees, it has become sadly apparent that our homeless population consists predominantly of American citizens. Many of them veterans and many without benefits.
Without a valid address or residence, one does not qualify within our system for food stamps or assistance. Why is it that we seem to continue to encourage and subsidize the constant influx of immigrants and refugees for whom we seem to always find living and housing accommodations for? Our food pantries are overwhelmed, supplies are diminished and dwindling.
Thank heavens for our local churches for stepping up to the plate, and providing both food and warm, safe shelter to our most needy, particularly during our cold and harsh winters.
As we continue to not only exist, work and volunteer within the capital city of Concord, we wonder why it is disturbingly apparent and profoundly troubling that the homeless population consists of American citizens.
We have yet to see a refugee sleeping in a tent or under the railroad tracks. Why is that?
EDDIE TORRES
Concord
Concord is a federal preferred community for refugee resettlement. I bet most Concord residents did not know they merited that distinction!
Veteran homelessness explodes in NH: http://dailycaller.com/2014/12/15/report-veteran-homelessness-explodes-in-new-hampshire/
Jan 12, 2015 16:28:33 #
Great post. I ask this question of my Senators so far no reply. We have people in this country suffering because their jobs are in China and India. We do nothing for them. Yet, i******s get insurance, housing assistance, aid to needy families and food stamps. Mean while men and women who served their country receive no benefits.
Democrats need those v**es and Republicans need to provide cheap labor for corporations. Neither party will answer the question.
Democrats need those v**es and Republicans need to provide cheap labor for corporations. Neither party will answer the question.
Jan 13, 2015 07:27:31 #
CharlesRabb wrote:
If there is one question people new to the whole r... (show quote)
So very, very true..Take care of our own first..I******s get NOTHING..Republican congress better get it together as to who gets what or they will become history just like the democrats..US citizens are fed up with the DO-Nothing congress...The American conservative Party will lead the way... :thumbup: :thumbup:
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