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Podcast# 220 Oregon Matters: Salem's Homeless Issue, What Needs to be Done, is What is Never Talked About.
As an Oregon resident, I'm deeply concerned about the homelessness crisis in Salem and its impact on our community. I believe it's just as severe, if not worse, than in Portland. While my perspective might not align with everyone's, I feel it's important we address this pressing issue head-on.
I recently had an eye-opening visit to Sisters, a smaller city with no visible homelessness, which contrasts starkly with Salem and Portland. This experience led me to compare the policies between Sisters, Salem, and Portland. I've come to realize that we can identify successful social policies by studying areas similar to ours, but where homelessness is less prevalent.
I can't help but criticize the current policies in cities like Portland, which once enjoyed lower levels of homelessness. These failed policies have aggravated the crisis, driving young people away and causing a worrying decline in our state's tax base.
Addressing homelessness, I believe, demands a multi-faceted approach. We must provide necessary support to individuals with mental health issues and implement interventions for those battling drug and alcohol addiction. Also, we need to distinguish between those who genuinely need help and those who exploit the system.
I strongly argue against fostering a culture of dependence through endless handouts and programs. Such measures could attract more individuals to the area, further perpetuating the problem. Instead, we should prioritize policies that assist those genuinely in need, while making a life of perpetual homelessness less attractive.
Reflecting on historical solutions, I recall the concept of "the farm", where providing jobs and temporary support helped individuals transition out of homelessness. I am convinced that combining this approach with evidence-based policies could bring about positive change.
In conclusion, I feel we must thoroughly examine successful policies implemented in cities like Sisters. We should prioritize effective solutions over empty promises and consider the well-being of both the homeless population and the wider community. I am confident that by implementing targeted policies, we can create a livable environment for all Oregonians.
Please go to my website - https://theearnestmannshow.com - to listen to this, or any of my many other episodes. You can engage by leaving a comment, or you can reach out to me personally, via my contact page. You will find other interesting things on my website as well, but the main thing, is you will be supporting the show, not some mega corporation. Perhaps most importantly, by leaving a comment, your opinion or advice may help another person in this world more than you know!
© 2025 The Earnest Mann Show
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By Earnest MannAs an Oregon resident, I'm deeply concerned about the homelessness crisis in Salem and its impact on our community. I believe it's just as severe, if not worse, than in Portland. While my perspective might not align with everyone's, I feel it's important we address this pressing issue head-on.
I recently had an eye-opening visit to Sisters, a smaller city with no visible homelessness, which contrasts starkly with Salem and Portland. This experience led me to compare the policies between Sisters, Salem, and Portland. I've come to realize that we can identify successful social policies by studying areas similar to ours, but where homelessness is less prevalent.
I can't help but criticize the current policies in cities like Portland, which once enjoyed lower levels of homelessness. These failed policies have aggravated the crisis, driving young people away and causing a worrying decline in our state's tax base.
Addressing homelessness, I believe, demands a multi-faceted approach. We must provide necessary support to individuals with mental health issues and implement interventions for those battling drug and alcohol addiction. Also, we need to distinguish between those who genuinely need help and those who exploit the system.
I strongly argue against fostering a culture of dependence through endless handouts and programs. Such measures could attract more individuals to the area, further perpetuating the problem. Instead, we should prioritize policies that assist those genuinely in need, while making a life of perpetual homelessness less attractive.
Reflecting on historical solutions, I recall the concept of "the farm", where providing jobs and temporary support helped individuals transition out of homelessness. I am convinced that combining this approach with evidence-based policies could bring about positive change.
In conclusion, I feel we must thoroughly examine successful policies implemented in cities like Sisters. We should prioritize effective solutions over empty promises and consider the well-being of both the homeless population and the wider community. I am confident that by implementing targeted policies, we can create a livable environment for all Oregonians.
Please go to my website - https://theearnestmannshow.com - to listen to this, or any of my many other episodes. You can engage by leaving a comment, or you can reach out to me personally, via my contact page. You will find other interesting things on my website as well, but the main thing, is you will be supporting the show, not some mega corporation. Perhaps most importantly, by leaving a comment, your opinion or advice may help another person in this world more than you know!
© 2025 The Earnest Mann Show