Living just outside of Victoria, we see many of the issues of other urban centres. With the milder climate, Victoria seems to attract a lot of transient travelers from other provinces.
While I agree with the editorial – The Cracks of Society – my comment is directed under the What are We to Do? portion. The second recommendation suggests giving the homeless your spare loonies and toonies is not something that I agree with. Too often these loonies and toonies go to supporting the addiction of the homeless person. I much prefer to buy that person a coffee or hot chocolate. Or, if time allows, spend some time with them in a coffee shop buying them a simple meal and allowing them time to warm up, getting to know them and their story. Also spending time in the local soup kitchens – that our high school supports with student volunteers – is also a great way of getting an understanding of the homeless.
