Reply #31: Several years ago, I interviewed several homeless people [View All]

[Kanary]

I put together a small book which was published by a church, and used as an educational resource.

Your "Get a job" quote made me think of one of the men... here is what he said to me:

"About a year ago I was driving my big red truck with the big tires down the street and I passed by all these guys, waiting in line outside the shelter. I just thought they were lazy bums so I yelled out the window, "Get a job!" I went back to the nice, big house I was building in the mountains, and forgot all about them.

A few months ago, a garage ruined my truck. It was necessary for my work, so I lost my job. Things went from bad to worse, and I ended up down here on the streets, homeless. I'd give anything to have a job. All I want is to get my tools returned, and get back to work.

A couple of days ago I was waiting in line here, trying to get into the shelter. A guy went by in a big ruck, almost like the one I had, and yelled out the window, "Get a job!"

It felt awful, but I guess I had it coming."

The mighty can fall, too.

Kanary