tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851578678715572028.post6025792852647910205..comments2023-08-10T11:52:29.460-04:00Comments on Beyond Bread: We Need More Than Money to Fix our NeighborhoodsGreg Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563081048614579716noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851578678715572028.post-15881328625796956142008-08-04T09:18:00.000-04:002008-08-04T09:18:00.000-04:00Hey Mari,I think you're right. I've talked to a nu...Hey Mari,<BR/><BR/>I think you're right. I've talked to a number of people who are equally hesitant because of the loss of privacy or even the fear of it. I think this fear is hightened when you add in that a number of people don't think the government cares about them or is vested in their best interest.<BR/><BR/>The thing I really like about Kate's post is the reminder that neighborhoods are what you are willing to make them. They can be communities that grow together or transients that keep to themselves or angry, bitter feuders--at the end of the day each individual is responsible for how the larger community operates. I think that's a good concept to talk about.Matt Siemerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03692867983123213449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851578678715572028.post-88407973772263532982008-08-01T11:04:00.000-04:002008-08-01T11:04:00.000-04:00Many do not need—and frankly, do not want our, or ...<I>Many do not need—and frankly, do not want our, or anyone else’s, help.</I><BR/>It may be more complex than that. There may be need but the person may only ask/seek help if the terms are acceptable to them. I once asked my mom if my sister (who lives in public housing) was still on food stamps. Mom said she wasn't because the food stamp people wanted to get up all in your business. The terms were unacceptable (loss of privacy and more govt involvement in family life) and there were other sources of help (family). <BR/>This is a good post. I really like the 1st person narrative that sheds light and brings texture to something that a 3rd person figures heavy article wouldn't.Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12378722789147387229noreply@blogger.com