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There are a few unrelated problems: - Sf closed schools for one year and half during the COVID causing large number of families to move out. And these are peop
by tlogan 4y ago
There are a few unrelated problems:
- Sf closed schools for one year and half during the COVID causing large number of families to move out. And these are people who are contrablance to ultra liberals.
- Housing crisis: Corruption within the city's permit process has resulted in the need to hire "accelerators," which exacerbates the housing crisis.
- Public education: The public school system is facing significant difficulties and is in desperate need of improvement.
- Drug policy: The implementation of safe drug consumption sites has inadvertently worsened the city's drug problem.
- Street closures: Restricting vehicle access on certain streets has negatively impacted businesses and inadvertently facilitated the spread of homeless encampments.
- Small business challenges: Overly stringent regulations, often driven by the "virtue signaling" of the super wealthy, have created a hostile environment for small businesses.
- Progressive District Attorney: The DA's policies have led to policing issues, resulting in a surge of crimes such as robberies.
- Homelessness: Despite significant spending on homelessness, inefficiencies and corruption have hindered progress. Furthermore, "virtue signaling" has taken precedence over effective solutions.
- BART safety: Following a police shooting on BART several years ago, a reduction in policing has made the transit system less safe, deterring people from using it to visit San Francisco.
These issues may be interrelated or independent, but each contributes to the city's current struggles.
- TheRealDunkirk 4y ago> The implementation of safe drug consumption sites has inadvertently worsened the city's drug problem. "Inadvertently." Nice one. > These issues may be interrelated or independent, but each contributes to the city's current struggles. I don't see how any reasonable person could not see that these things are all closely related. The inequality, due to the unaffordable housing, leading to rampant homelessness, drug use, and crime, to an almost-complete abdication of prosecution for these crimes, in an effort to be "equitable," and now... considering paying reparations for slavery!? You really don't see a thread here? Really!?
- tlogan 4y agoI was trying to be politically correct here on HN. Even though I really tried to tone down my anger (yes anger) and be political my post is still downvoted to hell. There are some really really strong forces preventing change in SF.
- IG_Semmelweiss 4y agoI think you forgot to add 2: - Drug Crisis: Fentanyl crisis which is a US-made drug, widely accessible, and is affecting all America, exacerbating the homeless problem. - SFO subsidizing addiction: On average $336 in grants given to homeless [2], many of whom are addicts, plus policies that allow crime for retail goods that are then fenced to support addiction. County Adult Assistance Programs (CAAP): Eligible San Franciscans can receive up to $687 a month from CAAP as well as a wide range of additional services and assistance. CalFresh (Food Stamps): All individuals who meet certain income requirements can receive up to $250 monthly for food assistance. i'd add 2 citations under " Homelessness [1] " [1] https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/23/books/review/san-fransicko-michael-shellenberger.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/23/books/review/san-fransick... [2] According to the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, as of 2021, the average amount of General Assistance (GA) provided to individuals experiencing homelessness in San Francisco was $336 per month.