A recent op-ed by radio host Jason Rantz argues that Seattle Democrats are shirking their responsibility for the homelessness crisis while condemning President Trump’s new executive order.
Trump’s order, titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” dismantles failed progressive strategies like “Housing First” and “Harm Reduction,” which Rantz claims have exacerbated addiction, street crime, and homelessness. Local leaders in cities such as Seattle and Spokane are outraged by the policy, as it directly challenges the ineffective progressive experiments that have plagued their communities.
Governor Bob Ferguson and Mayor Bruce Harrell have criticized the order, but Rantz argues that their objections are hypocritical given the rise in encampments, crime, and drug use under their watch.
Rantz is critical of “Harm Reduction” programs that enable addiction by providing drug paraphernalia at taxpayer expense. He also dismisses “Housing First” as ineffective, arguing that it simply moves dysfunction indoors without addressing underlying issues.
Trump’s order links federal funding to the enforcement of laws against public camping, open drug use, and street crime, aiming to restore accountability. Rantz believes that by ending the normalization of drug addiction and homelessness, access to treatment and genuine rehabilitation programs can be offered.
Rantz accuses Democratic leaders of opposing the order to protect their own interests rather than vulnerable populations. He views cities like Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles as cautionary tales of failed progressive governance, emphasizing the necessity of the executive order to end harmful policies.
In conclusion, Rantz asserts that ending “Housing First” and “Harm Reduction” is not just necessary but imperative for addressing the homelessness crisis effectively.
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