Letter to the Editor: Humanizing Homelessness

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I have been a regular reader of Street Sense for the past several years. I have been impressed with the paper’s ability to humanize the homeless members of our society and remind us that we are all God’s children. Too often in our daily lives, as we rush from place to place in this busy city, we fail to recognize the human aspects of those struggling with homelessness. Your paper helps our citizens realize that we are all just a few paychecks or a few tough breaks away from finding ourselves in a similar situation of homelessness.

The pride and enthusiasm exhibited by Street Sense vendors is evident throughout the city, and the quality of the published articles and vendor editorials continues to grow with each edition. I was particularly impressed by the coverage of Occupy DC in the Feb. 1-14, 2012 edition and I want to congratulate vendor Jeffery McNeil for his insightful editorial titled “An Unholy Alliance.”

Your paper highlights the fact that everyone has a talent, everyone has feelings, and everyone has something to contribute. It also points out the stark reality that not everyone has a home, and that does not make them any less human than those who rush from place to place in this busy city we call home.

Thank you and keep up the good work.

Sincerely,
Rick Inclima


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