As a medic, the overwhelming majority of violent calls.....shootings, stabbings, fights, domestic violence....and medical emergencies involving drug use were at Sect. 8 communities, apt complexes, and the like.
These places were more than frequent destinations.
Invariably, you would see a handful of residents who would shake their heads at what was going on. These people I felt sorry for.... just trying to make it and, hopefully, make it out of those hell holes one day
Maybe would should make it easier on those folks.....get the criminals out...for good. If a resident or member of a Sect 8 household gets convicted of a violent crime or a drug or alcohol crime, they relinquish their Sect 8 "privileges" ....that seems to be the buzzword these days....for good.
I mean hey.....if youre getting a big hand up...the least you could do....to me, it seems, is be a decent citizen.
I believe concentrated poverty is highly correlated with crime,, which is why those who are impoverished but not in areas of highly concentrated poverty, fare better
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and I wholeheartedly agree that the 'privilege' shouldnt come without requirements,, of course
