What does it mean when people are huddled in blankets in the cold, sleeping in Lafayette Park on the doorstep of the White House itself and the number of families living in poverty has risen by three million in the last four years?America can do better. And help is on the way.
- John Kerry, July 29, 2004
During his acceptance speech tonight John Kerry spoke of his desire to help those who are homeless in America. Is this a true promise or campaign rhetoric?
There are two ways to answer that question.
First, you don’t get votes for talking about homelessness in America. Speaking about the issue at all shows us something about John Kerry’s character.
John Kerry is also the primary sponsor of bi-partisan legislation in Congress to create a National Housing Trust Fund. The fund would be created to build affordable rental housing in communities across America. Kerry has made this legislation one of his top priorities in Congress. Visit the National Housing Trust Fund campaign web site to learn how you can help get this bill passed.
Yes, hope is on the way.
