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Category Archives: Viewpoint
“Mokusatsu” Official LA City/County Policy to Residents
By TIM CAMPBELL In the summer of 1945, once the US knew the atomic bomb worked, the western Allies issued an ultimatum to Japan: surrender or face complete destruction. The Japanese government met each call to surrender with what is … Continue reading
Posted in Homelessness, Viewpoint
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Addressing the Mentally Ill Who Are Homeless
(EDITOR’S NOTE: A reader, tired of hearing about how homelessness programs were ineffective, challenged people to offer solutions, rather than just criticize existing programs. This editor took the challenge and has said there are three components. There are homeless … Continue reading
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Viewpoint: The Polio Question: Why Weren’t Gaza Kids Inoculated?
As a mother of three, my kids were inoculated against polio when they were small. I was flummoxed by seeing older children in Gaza being given the vaccination. I relooked at the guidelines and found children in the United States … Continue reading
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Viewpoint: Hypocrisy of Local Leaders Becomes Apparent
By TIM CAMPBELL There have been some interesting stories in the news about questionable actions by local officials. One of D.A. George Gascon’s top deputies, Diana Teran, was indicted on several felony counts of stealing the files on police officers’ … Continue reading
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Viewpoint: Homeless California Gold Rush: Nonprofits Panning for Money
During the California Gold Rush, there were 624 miners for every 1,000 people. But, it wasn’t the goldminers that made millions, it was the businessmen providing services. The 1850s millionaires included Samuel Branan, a journalist and businessman, who opened supply … Continue reading
Posted in Homelessness, Viewpoint
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Viewpoint: Finally, LAHSA Is Releasing the Count
Well, looky, looky. Finally, on Thursday, June 27, the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA) is releasing its January “Point in Time” count. And, they’re releasing it the same day as the U.S. Presidential debate. Now, why would they do … Continue reading
Posted in County Supervisors, General, Homelessness, Viewpoint
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Alas the City Is Falling Apart, What to Do, What to Do
Having relatives visit from the Midwest last week, this editor tried to be a great hostess and find activities that even my 94-year-old mom could enjoy. In years past, one of the first places to take tourists was the Venice … Continue reading
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The Hypocrisy of Homeless Advocates Is Deadly
By TIM CAMPBELL Most of my columns focus on the numbers and costs of homelessness policy. I believe if you present facts and figures in their proper context, most reasonable people will draw the appropriate conclusions. But we must remember there … Continue reading
Posted in City, General, Homelessness, Viewpoint
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Freedom of Speech Does Not Include Vandalism or Property Damage
Seeing the extensive graffiti on Royce Hall and the amount of garbage left on the UCLA campus was sickening. The cost to clean the buildings and the campus has been estimated in the millions of dollars. Many students/activists were arrested, … Continue reading
Posted in News, Viewpoint
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Viewpoint: Kardashian Employee Threatens Circling the News
Juveniles in the town have attacked seniors, beat up younger kids, set off fire works, smashed car windows in the Alphabet Streets, graffitied local parks and others areas of the town, shop lifted and destroyed the Village Green grass. Maybe … Continue reading
Posted in Kids/Parenting, Viewpoint
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