Here we go again the PHA is wanting to upgrade Taft Homes. How dare they. First we hear from a 54 year-old who has lived in the project for over 40 years. Then we hear it used to be better there. Was that when the occupants were required to maintain there own piece of the project?
I grew up not far from Harrison Homes. I remember seeing the occupants planting flowers and mowing their little piece of "yard". Some where in the past that all changed the PHA began all upkeep inside and out of the project. Personal pride was lifted. The occupants did not have to do anything to better their community.
There have been several changes to the PHA projects since I was a kid. Each time they have tried to better the project or relocate occupants there has been a load voice proclaiming this is my home I don't want to go anywhere. There are families that have lived in Taft for five even six generations. Long enough to find a way out.
Now OMG they want Taft residents to pay for utilities and have a job!!! What is up with that?
I realize many reading this will consider my words racist. Not so Joe. I have not mentioned race I am talking about a lifestyle of non-achieving non-striving living off the taxpayer individuals who do not want to pull themselves up when given a helping hand they would rather sit at the gates of the city crying "Alms,Alms for the Poor."
Sorry folks, if this describes you, get a job and work your way out of the situation you are in.
I lived on the South Side for 35 years I worked my way out. It wasn't easy even for a white male. But I has been done by many and can be done by many more. All it takes if effort and determination.
I will gladly give anyone who asks a helping hand up but I won't give anyone a handout.
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No matter how many people the gov makes get a job and "move up" there will always be people who simply can't get a job nor get the skills to even maintain a min wage job and as you know, no one can live on min wage.
ReplyDeleteSo, what does society do with these people? Move them to tents? We are supposed to be an advanced civilized society and as long as we are, we will have to have "projects" or places like Taft. Trouble is, weeding out the true freeloaders or people who simply take advantage of the system and those that truly need the help and housing usually catches the innocent.
Be careful what you wish for because in this day and age, a hell of a lot us are maybe 2 or 3 paychecks away from needing this type of housing.