Comments on: Survey: Substance Use Among The Homeless

By: Ridiculous

Ridiculous — Sun, 31 May 2015 14:42:47 +0000

Please refrain from using the term ‘junkies’ when referring to person with substance abuse issues as this is a very offensive term. Also treatment in Bermuda is free for the most part. There is help available for those who want it.

By: Keepin' it Real!...4Real!

Keepin' it Real!...4Real! — Sun, 31 May 2015 12:16:31 +0000

“It IS a crime to be POOR”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd5FzLQpxZs

By: Terry

Terry — Sat, 30 May 2015 17:03:48 +0000

Amazing.

By: Huh

Huh — Sat, 30 May 2015 13:57:32 +0000

It is really shocking to me that many people are shocked to find out that most of our homeless population suffer from the DISEASE of Addiction. If ONLY those with this disease was treated like those with other diseases like Diabetes, Cancer, Mental illlness etc..

By: Truth Teller

Truth Teller — Sat, 30 May 2015 12:20:07 +0000

Exactly ‘Just Saying”, I agree with you.

Moreover, I am also surprised that the racist Bermuda Tea Party types who tend to dominate this forum are not raking the Premier over the coals for playing the so called “Race Card”. Did he have to mention in his statement that an overwhelming number of the homeless are black men.

Who cares if the NDC placed it in the report. He should have just conveniently ignored that part. In fact, the Premier should instruct that
demographics on race should not be compiled on this or any other issue that is examined by government, as all that does is divide us.

Couldn’t he just have left that part out as sister Leah Scott would have done.

Does the Premier and the OBA have to make everything about race!!!!!!

By: Getaclue

Getaclue — Sat, 30 May 2015 11:30:11 +0000

Firstly, the corporations homeless committed was started to get the homeless out of Hamilton not to help them. If you were a part of that committee you would know that. They consider the homeless a nuisance. Secondly, read the report and go do the research. There is a wide body of knowledge that shows a connection between homelessness, substance use and mental illness. So go get a clue before you comment on something you know nothing about. Not everything you read needs a comment, especially one so misguided.

By: Scotty

Scotty — Sat, 30 May 2015 11:06:45 +0000

Good work Premier. We all know that this is a problem in Bermuda but as I recollect you are the first sitting government to look at it. MAWI does a good job of monitoring the homeless and the reasons for being homeless, much of which is mental illness. Obviously alcohol and drugs are prevalent within the group. As we sit in the comfort of our homes we all think we have the cure for this problem but the reality is some people are not interested in living in a home. So glad you are highlighting the plight of, and the reasons for, homelessness. If we are aware of the causes, as a society, then we can devise individual solutions. Pleeeeeeeeease, stop shooting the messenger.

By: jredmond

jredmond — Sat, 30 May 2015 09:58:18 +0000

I can’t tell if this is sarcasm or not

By: just saying

just saying — Fri, 29 May 2015 22:22:42 +0000

Outrage, outrage , outrage that the Premier can stand up and utter such nonsense….he and his cabinet need to know that the former Corporation of Hamilton were already working on this issue…what did Government do? Nothing. Hoping that the current Corporation resurrect the work done …rather than reinvent the wheel!
So is the Premier saying that all homeless people are mentally ill and need to go through Mental Health Court? Is it a crime to be homeless? There are children and women displaced. There is no hope with this Government as they are SO far removed from the people….I was once in hope of change with this new group but they are beyond hope. Oh for a private audience with this man….he needs serious education…don’t know who prepared his script but they show such ignorance…. just so upset that the people who need the help are being misrepresented….call me!

By: Keepin' it Real!...4Real!

Keepin' it Real!...4Real! — Fri, 29 May 2015 22:18:23 +0000

but of course, they’re trying to eliminate the subsidies if they are receiving any… each homeless case needs individual investigations to establish the real reason, then you can re-evaluate the subs from there.

an as far as the substance abuse goes…spend a week with a homeless person and live as they live…a beer or a spliff makes you feel like a regular person for a while, until you have to seek refuge for the onset, of a sunset. Its a lot easier to panhandle enough for a flask than it is to pay $2ooo for rent, $15oo for groceries, do i need to continue…i think not.

ps.the second paragraph wasn’t directed at you @Tough Love…peace.

By: Mockingjay

Mockingjay — Fri, 29 May 2015 21:34:59 +0000

The difference is you can afford it, there is a large amount of junkies and alcoholics in the elite circle too.
Poor people cant afford to go to Betty Ford so they are at a disadvantage and are considered outcast, but take the wealth away from the elite and they will be outcast also !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Larry Marshall

Larry Marshall — Fri, 29 May 2015 21:24:56 +0000

Absolutely shocking that there is a substance-use problem among the homeless.

By: Tough Love

Tough Love — Fri, 29 May 2015 20:52:42 +0000

So someone found the homeless to ask them about substance use. Was this done to shame them? Sad that no help was offered.

By: ChaBoy

ChaBoy — Fri, 29 May 2015 19:07:51 +0000

WOW! $100 and $50? I spend that in Cairo in like an hour on a Fridee night!