I have now wrapped up my final story Here in Los Angeles, but I will never forget the traumatic experiences that I came across. the harsh discrimination that I saw. especially towards the homeless. and the homeless literally hating one another. I have been a homeless advocate for a very long time. and from time to time I just want to give it all up and say what's the use. but then when I see how the poor are treated in america. this just gives me more fuel to burn.
the midnight mission, the los angeles mission, the fred jordan mission, the salvation army shelter, and a few others. these places were in fact the places where the homeless could go in order to seek food and shelter. but the staff who ran thse places were not always customer friendly. the primary reason is because many of the staff in shelters are run by the homeless themselves. and many who come off the streets of any city will often forget that they were there themselves.
I have been in conference with the los angeles city council and we have discussed the homeless problem in LA. but for some reason the city council has turned a blind eye to the problem. more and more I saw nothing but hatred towards the poor in LA. I often have asked why is the homeless rate so high in LA. many blame the economy, there is a very high percentage of unemployment in the city of los angeles. many blame the government and so on and so forth. I can only say that a change needs to come in los angeles, this is my story from Los Angeles California. talk to you next time.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
On the Road: Destination Los Angeles CA. part 2 story by August H Mallory
As another day ends and another day begins, this day is not so dramatic as the first
day, but that does not mean that things could get pretty heated up by this evening. I I just hope that I haven't spoken too soon.
however as I go about my way. so I decide to hangout with the local homeless in town
well as I look around I see all sort of performers. I see the second General Douglas McArthur, for anyone who knows their history General McArthur was the supreme commander of the U.S. pacific forces during the second world war and then later fired by president harry truman. but this clown was dressed down in fatigues and a baseball cap. and strutting about yelling storm the beach .
I did manage to see all of the shelters in downtown LA. and there were several.
but the homeless in LA. still have this hate directed towards them by the police and
other city workers. and those in private Industry when they go to look for a job. you can just sense the tension around you. the attitude that you get when you go have a conversation with a business manager or supervisor. if you are carrying a bag you are automatically labled homeless.
and this sort of thing goes on all over LA. people are not very to the homeless in fact the hate and prejudice you see is no joke. I once witnessed a police officer threaten a homeless man with a nightstick and told the man that he would beat his behind back to where ever he came from.
the LAPD is a very corrupt and evil force. very aggressive and hostile towards blacks and hispanics. there are many cases of police officers involved with unprovoked shootings.their personal motto is to shoot first and ask questions last.
and killing a homeless person is no problem for them. you can rest assure that they welcome such an opportunity. writing false reports. lying to Investigators. It's all in a days work for the LAPD. so who's a homeless man. he's nothing, he's just street trash and street tramp. toss him in the gutter. that's the attitude of the LAPD. and others throughout LA. a stop to the local job service office was not exactly pleasant either. and no matter how hard you try to make yourself look presentable they are going to find something about you thats just not right and they don't have a problem telling you up front.
this even more discrimination in tow.and talk about nasty behavior these people were just ridiculous. these job placement counselors will talk down on an Individual without blinking an eye.I could not believe what I was seeing. well the day is growing late and I return to the midnight mission to check in for the night.
and as I reflect back on the events of the day. I had to admit that there was more prejudice here than any southern city that I have ever visited.
at least in some parts of the south. people will try to help you. but here in LA. forget it. if you are down, then you will stay down.I think about tomorrow and what it will bring. I hope for some better attitudes. but I know better.
day, but that does not mean that things could get pretty heated up by this evening. I I just hope that I haven't spoken too soon.
however as I go about my way. so I decide to hangout with the local homeless in town
well as I look around I see all sort of performers. I see the second General Douglas McArthur, for anyone who knows their history General McArthur was the supreme commander of the U.S. pacific forces during the second world war and then later fired by president harry truman. but this clown was dressed down in fatigues and a baseball cap. and strutting about yelling storm the beach .
I did manage to see all of the shelters in downtown LA. and there were several.
but the homeless in LA. still have this hate directed towards them by the police and
other city workers. and those in private Industry when they go to look for a job. you can just sense the tension around you. the attitude that you get when you go have a conversation with a business manager or supervisor. if you are carrying a bag you are automatically labled homeless.
and this sort of thing goes on all over LA. people are not very to the homeless in fact the hate and prejudice you see is no joke. I once witnessed a police officer threaten a homeless man with a nightstick and told the man that he would beat his behind back to where ever he came from.
the LAPD is a very corrupt and evil force. very aggressive and hostile towards blacks and hispanics. there are many cases of police officers involved with unprovoked shootings.their personal motto is to shoot first and ask questions last.
and killing a homeless person is no problem for them. you can rest assure that they welcome such an opportunity. writing false reports. lying to Investigators. It's all in a days work for the LAPD. so who's a homeless man. he's nothing, he's just street trash and street tramp. toss him in the gutter. that's the attitude of the LAPD. and others throughout LA. a stop to the local job service office was not exactly pleasant either. and no matter how hard you try to make yourself look presentable they are going to find something about you thats just not right and they don't have a problem telling you up front.
this even more discrimination in tow.and talk about nasty behavior these people were just ridiculous. these job placement counselors will talk down on an Individual without blinking an eye.I could not believe what I was seeing. well the day is growing late and I return to the midnight mission to check in for the night.
and as I reflect back on the events of the day. I had to admit that there was more prejudice here than any southern city that I have ever visited.
at least in some parts of the south. people will try to help you. but here in LA. forget it. if you are down, then you will stay down.I think about tomorrow and what it will bring. I hope for some better attitudes. but I know better.
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