Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/04/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Feli wrote: > It's kind of strange. I seem to remember a lot more attention being > paid to the problems of > the homeless here in the US, back in the late 80's, early 90's. Then > they suddenly dropped of the > face off the planet and haven't been heard of since, regardless of the > fact that their numbers > are growing. The worrisome part is that many of the new homeless are > families, who simply > can't make ends meet. It is quite ridiculous that we are the richest > nation on the planet, but probably > have the biggest homeless problem of any industrialized nation. But > then again we live in a country > where you are only heard if you can afford a lobbyist. So, I guess > they are screwed. > > feli these people are at times all but invisible to us, but they can be seen by a compassionate photographer. One who does not turn a blind eye, and is not out for a cheap, sensational shot.. and so, the plight of the homeless must be made... Not by taking advantage of these people, rather by using our compassion, our utmost sensitivity, and our lens to be their lobbyist.... Steve