January 8, 2018
Huffington Post (Canada)
Dyanoosh Youssefi
The Shelter Crisis Forces Us To Ask Hard Questions About Society
In what kind of society do we want to live?
Do we want to live in a society driven by frugal Scrooge-like governance, which leaves many of our neighbours behind? One driven by a singular focus on (imaginary) savings, leaving gaps in essential human needs, such as food, shelter and basic health; gaps which are then partially made up by charitable individuals and groups? Or one where we, and our government, build a society in which everyone’s well-being is respected, their needs are accounted for and where no one is left behind?
Do we want a society where we rely on charity, or one where there is no need for charity?