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I can understand the neighbor concern. Especially since apparently Calvary considers themselves above having to communicate with neighbors.

If there's no communication on this, does anyone think this group will communicate well with neighbors on other issues that are sure to arise?

Beyond that, though, I do have to say that this area keeps election Marion Barry. So in some ways you get what you ask for. Barry has been at the forefront of making sure DC stays in such a condition where social services are so prevalent. He's been a great advocate for DC providing social services for the entire region, never arguing for the suburbs to begin shouldering their fair share.

And his policies and rhetoric have helped maintain DC (and his ward in particular) in the sorry state that it has been in for so long, making for neighborhood conditions where social services are able to retard neighborhood growth and stability.

The biggest impact? Barry has long advocated a disrespect for policing that makes what should be a benign and positive use like a homeless shelter into a major neighborhood issue, when issues like panhandling, drug use, etc. that often follow homeless shelters are not addressed properly.

I realize not everyone votes for Barry, but it sure sucks when voting has consequences, doesn't it?

by Hillman on Aug 3, 2011 7:33 am • link • report