December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day. It’s something
that’s been on my mind a lot lately. It’s come to my attention a lot of people
(including a few I know personally) are homeless. I suppose the politically
correct term is “unsheltered persons.” My dad would have called them “bums.” What
surprises me is many of these people (including the ones I know personally) have
cell phones and Internet access. Yes, I understand a mortgage or rent costs a
lot more than a cell phone. But it’s the matter of priorities. To me, food,
clothing and shelter seem like essentials. The ability to call a friend, play
online games or stay connected to social media seem like luxuries in comparison;
luxuries you can do without until the essentials are covered. Then there’s the
question of who’s paying for the Internet, and the power to charge the phone.
Maybe my dad was right.
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