Homelessness: What is the Solution?

In order to find solutions for this issue of homelessness in America, it is necessary for the entire country, as the richest nation on earth, to understand the need for social balance by embracing and providing everyone with at least the fundamentals of life, such as a place they can call home and pursuit of happiness, instead of the protection of only a few. Often times, homelessness becomes public fear. In reality, homelessness is the result of American social, economic, and political issues. In many instances it is the failure of the system to provide proper attention to the basic needs of people. Homelessness is the responsibility of community, local, state, and federal governments, and above all, individual citizens.

In many cities, local authorities are much more concerned about cleaning their towns by taking the homeless out of the main streets and out of sight, without taking into consideration human rights. Some of these people have severe illnesses, which require special attention and accommodations. There is a need for more effective street outreach programs. As far as I am concerned, local authorities are trying their best to resolve this issue. I must say that I do not know if their best is enough – especially with this major economic crisis we are facing. If Lowell as a whole tries to solve this issue, we will be a stronger and happier community. All of us should work together to find a solution, because homelessness is real for many people and it does not discriminate. As a major problem, the solution to homelessness requires common efforts. And according to the American’s creed, all people are created equal and deserve the right to happiness.