Eugene has a huge homeless problem because it gives out city subsidized shelter, healthcare and meals to homeless people. Now the homeless people don't have to go to the Mission or a church and hear about the Good News of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ before they are fed. It is not the city or the state's job to feed these people, that is why Eugene has a huge homeless problem. Leave it up to the charities to feed these people and a majority of them will either leave town or they will have to go to the mission where they will still be fed, but will also have a chance to have their spiritual needs met.

Why don’t the power companies provide housing in the form of trailers for homeless people to use, with all amenities and a food allotment, and have those homeless people ‘guard’ the power lines? Last year, thieves caused untold damages by stealing cables and copper wire and put thousands out of power several times. It would be a win/win for all: Homeless people get a warm place to stay, food and some probably much needed self respect and the power companies get a break in the cost of labor and materials for what, I expect, will be another year of thievery and homes going without power until the companies can get them replaced.