Indignation

The homeless situation is completely out of control. I cannot reiterate that opinion enough. Every day in the local paper, there is at least one article about the homeless, usually not positive. There's also a barrage of letters to the editor concerning the homeless from irate people. Public indignation is at a peak.

Typical Positive Hottie

There have been several projects announced by the local authorities that allegedly will address the homeless issue. From what I can ascertain, the authorities are completely clueless about the extent of the homeless problem.

Typical Empire Hottie

There are hundreds of homeless migrants arriving from the mainland empire each month. In addition, the high cost of rental housing is driving more local people into homelessness. Currently, there are 10,000 families on the waiting list for affordable housing, many of which are homeless.

Typical "Extended Family" Hottie

International migration is another powderkeg that is ready to explode. People are flooding the island from China, the Philippines, Korea, Vietnam and elsewhere. My guess is that "extended family" members are being invited to come and stay with the first wave of family who migrated here initially. Whether their housing is rented or purchased, overcrowding is probably the "norm." Eventually tensions will cause some family members to become homeless, which is happening more frequently.

Typical Legal Hottie

There has also been a lot of animosity directed toward the Micronesians. What most people do not understand is that the Micronesians can legally come and as they please as mandated by the Compact of Free Association. They are not immigrants, although many of them are homeless as well.

Typical Draconian Hottie

In a previous "blog" post, I listed a few viable solutions to the homeless problem. I am not expecting those solutions to be implemented. Rather, foolish and costly projects that will only assist about 100 homeless people per year are all that's being presented.

Typical Consequential Hottie

My concern, of course, is that there will be intended and unintended consequences as the homeless problem reaches crisis proportions. As I edge closer to homelessness, I certainly do not desire to be "caught in the crosshairs" of Draconian government measures or be the victim of violence perpetrated by disgruntled citizens who wish to take matters in their own hands.

Typical Minivan Hottie

Thus, I sit and wait. The homeless motorhome (read: beat-up minivan) will only be purchased when the time is right. I have seen a few beat-up minivans listed for sale under $5,000 or so.

Typical Summer Hottie

Well, enough of that nonsense. What else can soothe over any indignation than the hotties of Summer? Heck, even homeless guys adore the hotties of Summer. Sheesh!