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Network Rail is holding a series of community drop-in sessions this autumn to update residents and the local community on its ongoing work to improve resilience of the railway between Dawlish and Teignmouth in Devon. Three community drop-in events will be held in Dawlish, Holcombe and Teignmouth on the following dates: Tuesday 30 October - Dawlish Methodist Church, Dawlish, EX7 9PB from ...

That is why Scapegoat I asked the question in the first place. People can take prescibed drugs but that does not make them a druggie. People can become intoxicated, but that does not make them alchoholics. And the same for the homeless. sleeping rough for a few nights and hanging your coat on a conveniently placed nail on the wall does not make one homeless. Take a trip to St Petrocks, Exeter, ...

Scapegoat
Scapegoat
16 Oct 2018

I'm commenting on the isuue of homelessness, drug (alcohol) addiction and mental health not the original post though I do find the labels "druggies" and "alkies" rather disingerous just as I would other terms that belittle the suffering of others.

Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
16 Oct 2018

Can't be any more open than posted unless one lives under a rock. But, will clarify for you. In the bandstand, we have what appears to be homeless people and down at the other end, we have the druggies and alcoholics. Other than that what part do you not understand? Also, the town has a major problem with shoplifting, which affects all of us with higher prices.

Scapegoat
Scapegoat
16 Oct 2018

Nobody chooses to be a "druggy" or "Alchey", nobody chooses to be homeless. Everyone however is different and some lose their way due to circumstance or illness. Some are so damaged that they're not ready to be helped yet but we shouldn't give up on them. We are all only about 4 circumstances/ decisions from being stuck in the same shit hole. Unfortunately there are  people that only see things ...

ZIGGY
ZIGGY
16 Oct 2018

@S i totally agree with you

majorp
majorp
16 Oct 2018

When someone writes something, it is unclear who they are refering too. Perhaps Brooklyn Bridge can be more open.

S
S
16 Oct 2018

What you are seeing is a lack of help for homeless people. To be honest, if I was on the streets I might turn to something to make it more bearable. Don't judge people going through hard times. Yes, some refuse help and are not interested in getting off the streets but that is a small minority. The police only "move them on". To where? How does that help? Push them to another area so it is ...

leatash
leatash
16 Oct 2018

There has been a female begging outside the Post Office recently when i was asked for money i mentioned a job may be a good idea her reply i have tried that my love but work is not my thing and in her hand a new iphone. So my question is how can she afford a iphone and were did the money come from or is someone missing a iphone now that may seem harsh to some but i have worked all my life i am ...

Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
16 Oct 2018

First, I never stated that those that appear homeless are druggies or alcoholics. And I would think that if they are in the bandstand all day and night one can safely assume they are homeless.  Yes, I agree that more should be done for those that are homeless. Suggest you read the post again.