Classic Government Efficiency

This is why giving government your money and expecting it to spend it wisely is pure insanity...

Denver’s annual per-capita spending on the unhoused is at least twice as high as the cost of rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city, a new report finds.

Researchers at the University of Colorado Denver and the business-oriented, “free-enterprise” advocacy group Common Sense Institute said Thursday that Denver spends between $42,000 and $104,000 each year per person experiencing homelessness. That total includes city government spending and spending on homelessness by charitable groups and Denver Health.

Rental housing groups estimate the average annual rent for a one-bedroom unit is about $20,000.

Now consider the TRILLIONS our federal government wants to spend right now and tell me why we should all just trust their fiscal brilliance.

www.denverpost.com/2021/08/05/homeless-d...nding-metro-housing/

So, what is the answer to the problem of the homeless?

Sobriety. Step 13 Denver

Certainly not the democratic solution to everything which is to throw $ at it.

So, none of you have any solutions to the homeless problem.

koobookie wrote: So, what is the answer to the problem of the homeless?

Well koobookie, I haven't spent any time trying to figure that out because I get paid to do other things. We have CA as a great example of what not to do, yet the morons who are running Denver and our state seem to be copying California's failed model. These 'progressive' policies are a lot like the policies being used for law enforcement, or lack of. Other great progressive policies would include not prosecuting shoplifting under $1000, defunding police departments, and allowing criminals back onto the streets if they don't have enough money for bail.

I don't know where you live, but I live in Lakewood and I can literally see the crime and homelessness spreading in all directions from Denver. I'm currently working as hard as I can to prep my house so I can sell it and get the hell out of this devolving area I once loved.

I think U will find HOMELESSNESS is everywhere and has been getting worse,if the moratorium is let
to expire,you will see many more,living out of cars OR tents. We,here in Montrose,have a homeless
problem and it is getting worse...more demand for food,clothing,there is NO place to rent...cost is prohibitive

homeagain wrote: I think U will find HOMELESSNESS is everywhere and has been getting worse,if the moratorium is let
to expire,you will see many more,living out of cars OR tents. We,here in Montrose,have a homeless
problem and it is getting worse...more demand for food,clothing,there is NO place to rent...cost is prohibitive

I realize there are homeless people in Montrose and I'm sure there are is probably a shelter or two there. Is your mayor allowing homeless camps in public places yet?

Rick wrote:

koobookie wrote: So, what is the answer to the problem of the homeless?

Well koobookie, I haven't spent any time trying to figure that out because I get paid to do other things. We have CA as a great example of what not to do, yet the morons who are running Denver and our state seem to be copying California's failed model. These 'progressive' policies are a lot like the policies being used for law enforcement, or lack of. Other great progressive policies would include not prosecuting shoplifting under $1000, defunding police departments, and allowing criminals back onto the streets if they don't have enough money for bail.

I don't know where you live, but I live in Lakewood and I can literally see the crime and homelessness spreading in all directions from Denver. I'm currently working as hard as I can to prep my house so I can sell it and get the hell out of this devolving area I once loved.

I see, so you criticize the current policies, yet have no answer other than "it's not working." would it not make more fiscal sense to provide a $20k rental for a homeless person rather than continue the $42k to $104k currently being spent? Perhaps we could look to what other countries have done to solve their homeless problem.

And no, homelessness is not "just being drunk, so get sober" solution. Some homeless are there through no fault of their own.

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And no, homelessness is not "just being drunk, so get sober" solution. Some homeless are there through no fault of their own.

Sobriety, stopping drug use is a good first step.