Tuesday, June 29, 2004

The New York Times > National > Surge in Homeless Families Sets Off Debate: "Other cities not on HUD's list are also reporting increased family homelessness, including Charlotte, N.C.; Bridgeport, Conn.; and Denver." This is a real problem that cannot be ignored. Yes, we need to do all we can to care for the poor. We also must look at the root causes and not just spout platitudes and build more soup kitchens, the political equivalent of taking an anti-depressant and not making changes in the way of living that is causing the depression. William F. Buckley has always been involved in the search for these root causes:

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