Only On The Walters Post

Just my take here… these are my thoughts about crime, drugs, and homelessness. I’m not telling anyone to break the law or take matters into their own hands.

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You know, lately I have been taking a close look at what’s happening in New York right now under Trump, and I’ve got to say, he’s on the right track. He’s finally cleaning things up where others wouldn’t, crime, drugs, and the homeless taking over sidewalks and businesses. But here’s the thing, it’s not just New York that needs action. It should be happening here in Canada too, in our big cities and even in a lot of our smaller towns.

It’s gotten so bad that people don’t even want to walk the streets at night. Some won’t even set foot on a nature trail anymore because they know they’ll be hassled, asked for money, or worse. Hell, even stopping for a coffee isn’t what it used to be. Instead of relaxing, you’re keeping one eye open, wondering if trouble’s going to walk through the door. That’s no way for anyone to live.

Now, some folks will say Trump’s approach is cruel. But truth told, it isn’t. What’s cruel is letting good, hardworking people live in fear every day while criminals and addicts take over. And let’s not kid ourselves… we aren’t doing the homeless or the drug addicts any favors by letting them stay where they are. And giving out free drugs isn’t helping, it’s making things worse. If you really want to do something, get them off the street and into places where they can get real help. Handing them money or another hit isn’t compassion, it’s lazy thinking. I don’t know where some of these so-called leaders get their ideas, but it sure isn’t from using their heads.

Here’s how I see it:

• Set aside a designated area outside the cities where the homeless can go, and make sure they know where to find help if they want it.
• For the criminals and drug pushers, put them in jail. No excuses, no endless debates, and keep them there.

Right now, businesses are closing because people won’t go near them, and they won’t, not when they expect to be harassed the moment they step out or in the door. You let that keep happening, and towns don’t just lose safety, they lose their sense of community, dry up and become a den of crime.

Here’s what I think, yea again: the folks in charge don’t give a damn about you, and they’ve shown it time and time again. They’ll argue, they’ll stall, and the streets will keep sliding downhill. But this is one of those rare moments where leaders need to quit worrying about being popular and just do what’s right. Give the police the manpower. Fix the laws, so things can get done and if need be, bring in the military to lend a helping hand. Make it happen.

Sure, plenty of people will bitch and complain., hell they always do. But clamp down quick and firm, and within six months, or sooner… the noise will fade. Things will settle, people will adjust, and communities will be safer again. Guaranteed, as humans have a short memory span. Harsh but true.

You know... sometimes the truth isn’t pretty, but you have to remember that neither is crime, drugs, or watching your hometown fall apart. Clean it up, stop pretending handouts are a solution, and let folks live without looking over their shoulder every time they’re out.

And if that sounds too harsh for some, maybe they’ve forgotten what harsh really looks like, take a walk down the street and look around. That’s harsh. What I’m saying one more time… is simple: fix it, face it, and quit pretending.

Until the next time: Keep Your Minds Open & Your Stories Alive. GW