for the past month and a half ive been going to a street ministry spot called potters anyone whos farmiliar with the down town east side specifically from carroll street top main on hastings should know about this place thats just one way of how i try and make a difference to my community if you would like to know more about it reply to my comment or if your a brave soul and like to share the gospel with others come on down im pretty sure its open 5 days a week !
@shelski72 You are so right man, i found myself in the same situation and I am told i am very intelligent, I study medical books all the time, just because someone is homeless or down on their luck doesn’t make them bad or stupid, or mean that they are drug addicts(i hate drugs by the way) people in this country are so obsessed with their own selves most look the other way and could care less, mosty the upper middle class, snobs!!
Iin the field I’m in, the intuitiveness and intelligence of the homeless and severely drug addicted individuals amazes me. They are human and have the potential to offer something to society but are sick. As a society we don’t condemn those with cancer or other biologically corrosive diseases. There are reasons people – ever been sexually assaulted or fondled by your father, gang raped, beat down by those who are supposed to care for you? we all suffer the human condition.
the rats just want to be your friend! watch your language! this is what happens when we ignore the fact that homelessness is a systemic problem… all of the unpleasant surprises you identify are the result of a long process of willful ignorance (not just in BC either!).
i really appreciate this doc and it’s well presented but the main character looks to healthy/pretty to be homeless, even when he rubbed dirt on himself he has the beautiful curly locks of hair that looks well maintained , he just doesn’t look scruffy enough to be taken as a homeless person, that’s my only qualm , the video is awesome
Actually yes, it is survival of the fittest. Some crackhead broke down my apartment door and stole my laptop. I found him trying to sell it on east hastings.
@emmasaurus
did you watch the whole thing? At the end his viewpoint changes and he says its more complicated… but liberal approaches to the problem obviously aren’t working are they? Its only gotten worse over the years. Eventually you have to say enough is enough.
It’s not survival of the fittest. He is pretending to have nothing! At the end of the documentary you see that he actually has a very nice apartment that is likely sitting empty while he took that “homeless guy’s shit”. Is it survival of the fittest when someone breaks into your home and steals your shit? A real person came back to find their bedding (in December) was gone because a spoiled rich kid wanted to continue making a little film project. It actually makes me sick.
for the past month and a half ive been going to a street ministry spot called potters anyone whos farmiliar with the down town east side specifically from carroll street top main on hastings should know about this place thats just one way of how i try and make a difference to my community if you would like to know more about it reply to my comment or if your a brave soul and like to share the gospel with others come on down im pretty sure its open 5 days a week !
What an idiot
3:11 Nobody likes him. He’s the pariah of the streets. Poor guy.
@shelski72 You are so right man, i found myself in the same situation and I am told i am very intelligent, I study medical books all the time, just because someone is homeless or down on their luck doesn’t make them bad or stupid, or mean that they are drug addicts(i hate drugs by the way) people in this country are so obsessed with their own selves most look the other way and could care less, mosty the upper middle class, snobs!!
@DavieWestmacott I agree man!!
con’t – the human condition that given the right circumstances, could ultimately have found you there. YEAH YOU!
Iin the field I’m in, the intuitiveness and intelligence of the homeless and severely drug addicted individuals amazes me. They are human and have the potential to offer something to society but are sick. As a society we don’t condemn those with cancer or other biologically corrosive diseases. There are reasons people – ever been sexually assaulted or fondled by your father, gang raped, beat down by those who are supposed to care for you? we all suffer the human condition.
the rats just want to be your friend! watch your language! this is what happens when we ignore the fact that homelessness is a systemic problem… all of the unpleasant surprises you identify are the result of a long process of willful ignorance (not just in BC either!).
i really appreciate this doc and it’s well presented but the main character looks to healthy/pretty to be homeless, even when he rubbed dirt on himself he has the beautiful curly locks of hair that looks well maintained , he just doesn’t look scruffy enough to be taken as a homeless person, that’s my only qualm , the video is awesome
give it up bro
hahahah @ you getting sick, you deserve it, prick
Actually yes, it is survival of the fittest. Some crackhead broke down my apartment door and stole my laptop. I found him trying to sell it on east hastings.
I agree completely, emmasaurus. I hope that that portion of the documentary was staged. If not, this guy deserves a beatdown.
There are serious rat infestations in Vancouver because its so warm here. Fantastic for spreading infection among the more vulnerable to exposure.
@emmasaurus
did you watch the whole thing? At the end his viewpoint changes and he says its more complicated… but liberal approaches to the problem obviously aren’t working are they? Its only gotten worse over the years. Eventually you have to say enough is enough.
It’s not survival of the fittest. He is pretending to have nothing! At the end of the documentary you see that he actually has a very nice apartment that is likely sitting empty while he took that “homeless guy’s shit”. Is it survival of the fittest when someone breaks into your home and steals your shit? A real person came back to find their bedding (in December) was gone because a spoiled rich kid wanted to continue making a little film project. It actually makes me sick.
only ER cuz u need home address to have GP !!
@emmasaurus Survival of the Fittest. Dog eat Dog…this is what man devolves into when you have nothing, no processions, just a desire to live…
@jaketravis Another homeless who didnt want to appear on camera…
or your fan
r u on facebook i want to be ur friend
sorry that seem really painfull
the truth is, this happens; homeless do take from other homeless, it’s called “Survival”
@emmasaurus truth hurts
Who is with you doing a lot of this filming? another homeless person? a friend? what’s their deal?