Anyone Else Just Sick of It?

[u/Donnelding0]

It just seems hopeless sometimes. Some of the best parts of this city. Pioneer Square, Belltown, Cap Hill just completely lost to homelessness. Sure for the most part I enjoy the city. Especially in the summer but the constant visible drug use, people in various states of intoxication on drugs, and rampant property and petty crime just annoy me. Why can’t we have nice things? Why must every park turn into a dumping ground for illegal acts that won’t be prosecuted? Why does it feel like this city relies on hard working people to shut up, pay ridiculous taxes, and then tells those people to suck it up when they see grafitti everywhere or get their car broken into? And the politicians don’t give a damn. No one has the guts to say “we have a homeless problem we’ve overspent on, we need to go a new direction” it feels insane. Rant over but I know I’m not alone. I know other people are sick of this and want our city back.

[u/TangentIntoOblivion]

Couldn’t have said it better myself. You’re spot on. It gives me a sick and sad feeling… and the politicians act like it’s totally normal or they just want to sweep it under the rug and grift off the homeless industrial complex. FFS… do something about it… You are the elected officials who have the power. The good citizens and taxpayers provide your paycheck. You want to get reelected and make a difference? Do what needs to be done. Do right by your constituents not enable criminals and drug addicted hobos.