Is This Dignity?

Dignity Village is a homeless camp in Portland, Oregon. For the last couple of years the camp, which was established and is governed by people who are homeless, has faced critics from all corners. What’s the problem? No one likes the idea of having people sleep outside in the elements. In a nation with this much wealth no one should be forced to live outdoors. Unfortunately, no one has built the low-cost housing that Dignity Villagers – and all those homeless in America – can afford. Most cities even arrest people for sleeping outdoors. Those factors mean we need safe places like Dignity Village. The Portland City Council is now considering a 10-year lease for Dignity Village to continue. The council members should vote yes. Then they should get working to quickly build enough housing so no one has to sleep in camps or shelters. We need to Bring America Home.